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Garnet Lake Camps

Ends at Garnet Lake
Inside Ansel Adams Wilderness
Camp 5 mi away

1.1 mi one way · 82 ft climb · 9,754 ft high point · Easy

In Ansel Adams Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This easy 1.1-mile trail reaches Garnet Lake in Ansel Adams Wilderness. Whitebark Pass, Ruby Lake, and Garnet Pass lie nearby.

Elevation

70 ft of gain and 82 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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4.5 mi from the trailhead
Agnew Horse Camp
Campground · California

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Garnet LakeDestination · 0.0 mi in
Ruby LakeNearby · 0.0 mi in
Garnet PassNearby · 1.0 mi in
Whitebark PassNearby · 1.1 mi in

Nearby reading

Altha Lake

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: 1.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 70 ft
Descent: 82 ft
High point: 9,754 ft
Low point: 9,691 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 16
Trailhead: 37.7125° N · 119.1636° W

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4.5 mi from the trailhead

Agnew Meadows Group Camp

Campground · California

5.3 mi from the trailhead

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Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Thu53°36°Sunny
Fri58°40°Sunny
Sat63°44°Sunny
Sun61°45°Mostly Sunny
Mon58°44°Mostly Sunny
Tue60°43°Sunny
Wed60°Sunny

Thu: Sunny · wind 15 to 20 mph SW

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