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Glacier Lakes Basin

Inside Tahoe National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

4.1 mi loop · 632 ft gain · 7,151 ft high point · Moderate

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

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About this hike

Glacier Lakes Basin is a 4.1-mile loop in Tahoe National Forest with a high point of 7,151 feet.

Elevation

632 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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Hampshire Rocks
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The approach, then the loop. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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: 4.1 mi
Shape: Loop
Gain: 632 ft
High point: 7,151 ft
Low point: 6,944 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 4.1 mi and 632 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 15
Trailhead: 39.3539° N · 120.4939° W

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Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today59°39°Sunny
Wed58°39°Sunny
Thu53°35°Mostly Sunny
Fri40°29°Rain And Snow
Sat36°29°Chance Light Snow
Sun35°26°Light Snow
Mon32°23°Light Snow Likely

Today: Sunny · wind 5 mph WSW

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