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Warren Lake

Passes Warren Lake
Inside Tahoe National Forest
2,351 ft of climbing

6.2 mi one way · 2,351 ft climb · 8,559 ft high point · Very hard

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

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About this hike

Warren Lake Trail extends 6.2 miles one way, climbing 2,351 feet past Warren Lake and Frog Lake Overlook in Tahoe National Forest.

Elevation

2,351 ft of gain and 2,079 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

6.5 mi from the trailhead
Sagehen Creek Campground
Campground
8.5 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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Mt. Rose Peak
- Summits Mount Rose
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- 1,754 ft of climbing
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Frog Lake OverlookAlong the way · 1.5 mi in
Warren LakeAlong the way · 5.4 mi in
Frog LakeNearby · 1.5 mi in
Perry's PointNearby · 1.5 mi in
Frog Lake NotchNearby · 1.6 mi in
Castle PeakNearby · 2.7 mi in
Basin PeakNearby · 4.0 mi in
Devils Oven LakeNearby · 5.6 mi in
Paradise LakeNearby · 6.1 mi in

Nearby reading

2026 Lake Tahoe avalanche
Castle Peak (California)

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: 6.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 2,351 ft
Descent: 2,079 ft
High point: 8,559 ft
Low point: 7,236 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 31
Trailhead: 39.3716° N · 120.3486° W

Get directions Open the map

Meadow Lake Shoreline Campground

Campground · California

9.1 mi from the trailhead

Hampshire Rocks

Campground · California

23 mi from you

PCT - California Section K

Ends at Historic Donner Summit
Inside Eldorado National Forest
11,247 ft of climbing

59.2 mi one way · 11,247 ft climb

Eldorado National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

PCT - California Section L

Ends at Historic Donner Summit
Inside Tahoe National Forest
8,977 ft of climbing

41.1 mi one way · 8,977 ft climb

Tahoe National Forest · Camp 7 mi away

Hellhole

Ends at Hell Hole Reservoir
Inside Eldorado National Forest
2,522 ft of climbing

7.4 mi one way · 2,522 ft climb · Very hard

Eldorado National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Hell Hole Trail

Ends at Hell Hole Reservoir
Inside Eldorado National Forest
1,886 ft of climbing

4.8 mi one way · 1,886 ft climb

Eldorado National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Badenaugh Canyon

Summits Babbitt Peak
Inside Tahoe National Forest
1,923 ft of climbing

2.1 mi one way · 1,923 ft climb · Very hard

Tahoe National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today47°33°Sunny
Fri56°40°Patchy Smoke
Sat64°45°Sunny
Sun64°47°Mostly Sunny
Mon64°46°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue64°46°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed63°46°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 13 to 17 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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