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Hike

Chocolate-Ruwau Loop

Ends at Long Lake
Inside John Muir Wilderness
Tops out at 11,369 ft

2.3 mi one way · 721 ft climb · 11,369 ft high point · Moderate

In John Muir Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Chocolate-Ruwau Loop climbs 2.3 miles and 721 feet to Long Lake in John Muir Wilderness, passing Bull Lake, Ruwau Lake, and Chocolate Lakes.

Elevation

721 ft of gain and 621 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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4.8 mi from the trailhead
Table Mountain (Inyo)
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

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Pinchot Pass South
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- Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
- 3,831 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.

Long LakeDestination · 2.3 mi in
Bull LakeAlong the way · 0.3 mi in
Chocolate LakesAlong the way · 1.0 mi in
Ruwau LakeAlong the way · 1.8 mi in
Hurd LakeNearby · 0.0 mi in
Chocolate PeakNearby · 0.8 mi in
Spearhead LakeNearby · 2.0 mi in
Margaret LakeNearby · 2.3 mi in

Nearby reading

Hurd Peak

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: 2.3 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 721 ft
Descent: 621 ft
High point: 11,369 ft
Low point: 10,695 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 8
Trailhead: 37.1405° N · 118.5476° W

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Upper Sage Flat

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Big Pine Creek Campground

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Bishop Pass

Ends at Bishop Pass
Inside John Muir Wilderness
2,372 ft of climbing

5.7 mi one way · 2,372 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Upper LeConte Canyon

Ends at Muir Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
3,501 ft of climbing

8.0 mi one way · 3,501 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 mi away

Palisade Creek

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
2,775 ft of climbing

7.1 mi one way · 2,775 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 9 mi away

Pinchot Pass North

Ends at Pinchot Pass
Inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
1,519 ft of climbing

4.4 mi of trails · 1,519 ft climb · Moderate

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Camp 8 mi away

Italy Pass

Ends at Italy Pass
Inside John Muir Wilderness
2,226 ft of climbing

3.8 mi one way · 2,226 ft climb · Moderate

John Muir Wilderness · Camp 8 mi away

Signal

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Weather

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Today46°34°Sunny
Fri46°37°Sunny
Sat50°39°Sunny
Sun50°39°Mostly Sunny
Mon47°37°Mostly Sunny
Tue49°37°Sunny
Wed51°37°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 16 to 22 mph SSW

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