1.3 mi from the trailheadMcgee Creek
Campground · California

14.8 mi out & back · 3,284 ft gain · 10,685 ft high point · Very hard
From McGee Creek Trailhead via Mcgee Pack Station and Mcgee Pass (7.0 mi)
In Inyo National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
Big McGee Lake is an out-and-back from McGee Creek Trailhead via McGee Pack Station and McGee Pass in Inyo National Forest, climbing 3,284 feet to 10,685 feet.
3,284 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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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