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Glacier Way Access Trail

Camp 5 mi away

2.0 mi out & back · 183 ft gain · 7,507 ft high point · Easy

From Glacier Way Parking

California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Glacier Way Access Trail is a 2.0 mile out and back route starting from Glacier Way Parking, reaching 7,507 feet.

Elevation

183 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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4.6 mi from the trailhead
Granite Flat (California)
Campground · California

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Out: 150 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 2.0 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 183 ft round trip
High point: 7,507 ft
Low point: 7,357 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 2.0 mi and 183 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 23
Start: Glacier Way Parking
Trailhead: 39.3440° N · 120.2676° W

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Weather

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Sat38°27°Mostly Sunny
Sun39°30°Partly Sunny
Mon37°21°Light Snow Likely
Tue38°21°Slight Chance Light Snow
Wed36°24°Light Snow

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