2.8 mi from the trailheadUpper Sage Flat
Campground · California
1.6 mi one way · 869 ft climb · 10,820 ft high point · Moderate
In John Muir Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service
Black Lake Loop climbs 1.6 miles and 869 feet past Black Lake in John Muir Wilderness with Fifth and Second Lakes nearby.
869 ft of gain and 93 ft of descent.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground · California
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