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Hike

Reed Flat to Black Canyon

Inside Inyo National Forest
1,102 ft of climbing

1.5 mi one way · 1,102 ft climb · 10,076 ft high point · Moderate

In Inyo National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Reed Flat to Black Canyon climbs 1,102 feet over 1.5 miles in Inyo National Forest near the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.

Elevation

0 ft of gain and 1,102 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

7.1 mi from the trailhead
Cedar Flat Group Campground
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

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: 1.5 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 0 ft
Descent: 1,102 ft
High point: 10,076 ft
Low point: 8,975 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 37.3761° N · 118.1876° W

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Palisade Glacier

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Waterfall

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Fifth Lake Spur

Ends at Fifth Lake
Inside John Muir Wilderness
Tops out at 10,846 ft

0.4 mi one way · 126 ft climb · Easy

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Signal

Cell coverage here

AT&TNo signal

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today56°40°Sunny
Fri54°41°Sunny
Sat57°44°Sunny
Sun58°44°Mostly Sunny
Mon57°43°Mostly Sunny
Tue59°43°Sunny
Wed60°43°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 6 to 15 mph SSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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