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McLeod Lake (51295889237)

Hike

Mccleod Lake

Ends at McLeod Lake
Inside Inyo National Forest
Camp under a mile away

2.1 mi out & back · 581 ft gain · 9,448 ft high point · Easy

From Red Cones Trailhead via Mammoth Pass - Red'S Meadow (0.7 mi)

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

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About this hike

The 2.1-mile Mccleod Lake trail from Red Cones Trailhead reaches McLeod Lake via Mammoth Pass - Red's Meadow in Inyo National Forest, gaining 581 feet to 9,448 feet.

Elevation

581 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.8 mi from the trailhead
Twin Lakes Campground
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

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Out: 440 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

McLeod LakeDestination · 1.1 mi in
Horseshoe LakeAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
Mammoth PassNearby · 0.9 mi in

Nearby reading

Horseshoe Lake (Mono County, California)

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.

At a glance

Length: 2.1 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 581 ft round trip
High point: 9,448 ft
Low point: 9,006 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 2.1 mi and 581 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 20
Start: Red Cones Trailhead
Trailhead: 37.6132° N · 119.0212° W

Get directions Open the map

0.9 mi from the trailhead

Lake Mary Campground

Campground

1.6 mi from the trailhead

Coldwater Campground - Inyo NF (CA)

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Rim
- Passes McLeod Lake
- Inside Inyo National Forest
- 1,625 ft of climbing
4.8 mi out & back · 1,625 ft gain · Hard
Inyo National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Weather

7-day forecast

Today51°31°Sunny
Thu47°27°Sunny
Fri34°23°Heavy Snow
Sat30°20°Slight Chance Light Snow
Sun35°22°Partly Sunny
Mon27°15°Light Snow
Tue25°13°Mostly Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 5 mph WSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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