0.6 mi from the trailheadColdwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA)
Campground · California
Hike
Emerald Lake-Skelton Lake
- Ends at Skelton Lake
- Inside Inyo National Forest
- Camp under a mile away
3.3 mi out & back · 948 ft gain · 9,992 ft high point · Moderate
From Emerald Lake Trailhead via Coldwater CG to Lake George (0.5 mi)
In Inyo National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Emerald Lake-Skelton Lake is an out-and-back from Emerald Lake Trailhead to Skelton Lake in Inyo National Forest, climbing 948 feet to 9,992 feet.
Elevation
948 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Nearby reading
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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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