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Hike

Thoms Lake Trail

1.4 mi one way · 155 ft climb · 315 ft high point · Hard · Gravel

AK · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Thoms Lake Trail is a difficult gravel route.

Elevation

138 ft of gain and 155 ft of descent.

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: 1.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 138 ft
Descent: 155 ft
High point: 315 ft
Low point: 233 ft
Difficulty: Hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 56.2395° N · 132.2547° W

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Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.0 mi from the trailhead
Middle Ridge Cabin
Campground · AK

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

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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

Thu62°51°Patchy Fog
Fri59°52°Rain Showers
Sat60°51°Rain Showers
Sun59°47°Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon57°45°Rain Showers
Tue57°44°Rain Showers
Wed57°Rain Showers Likely

Thu: Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers · wind 0 mph

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