Season for Summer/Fall Trail Conditions is May - October
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Trail |
Difficulty |
Miles (RT) |
Notes |
Conditions |
PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) |
Variable |
Variable |
N |
Trail has been cleared of fallen trees from Little Willow Lake to Corral Meadows. |
Southwest Area | Elevation range: 6,700 feet -10,457 feet |
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**** |
7.4 |
P |
Not affected by the Dixie Fire. The use of trekking poles are highly advised to aid in stability due to steepness and loose rock. Upper half of trail is sun exposed. |
|
** |
2.8 |
P, K, B, N |
Trail is open as of 7/21/2024. |
|
*** |
3.7 |
B |
Trail is cleared of fallen trees from the trailhead to Conard Meadow. |
|
**** |
2.2 |
|
Not affected by the Dixie Fire. The use of hiking boots, and trekking poles are highly encouraged to aid in stability due to steepness and loose rock. Partially sun exposed. |
|
**** |
5.0 |
N |
Partially snow-covered. The trail is marked in areas with snow coverage. Hikers must stay on the trail and not cut switchbacks. |
|
*** |
3.4 |
P |
Trekking poles are advised. |
|
** |
1.4+ |
K |
Sun-exposed. |
|
** |
2.8 |
P, K |
Sun exposed |
|
Sifford Lakes |
** |
6.4 |
P, K |
Sun-exposed. |
Manzanita Lake and Summit Lake Areas | Elevation range: 5,600 feet - 8,530 feet |
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* |
1.8 |
K, B |
Clear of fallen trees and snow. Sun-exposed areas. |
|
* |
0.5 |
I, K, P |
Clear of fallen trees and snow. Shady sections. |
|
Nobles Emigrant Trail |
* |
5.6 |
N |
Clear of fallen trees and snow. Shady sections. |
Manzanita Creek |
** |
7.0 |
|
Marshy meadow at the end. Shady sections. |
Crags Lake |
** |
4.0 |
|
Clear of fallen trees and snow. Advised trekking poles to aid in stability. Most of this trail is sun exposed. |
* |
0.3 |
I, K |
Trail not affected by the Dixie Fire. |
|
Hat Lake to Paradise Meadow |
** |
2.8 |
K, P |
Advise use of trekking poles to aid in stability. Shady sections. |
** |
4.0 |
P |
Shady sections. |
|
Summit Lake to Cluster/Twin Lakes Loop |
** |
Variable |
P |
Likely fallen trees. Mosly sun-exposed. |
Butte Lake Area | Elevation range:6,100 feet - 8,338 feet |
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Bathtub Lake Loop |
** |
2.0 |
K |
Clear of fallen trees and snow. |
** |
4.0 |
I, P |
Clear of fallen trees and snow. |
|
Prospect Peak |
*** |
6.6 |
|
Some evidence of the Dixie Fire. Mostly sun exposed. |
Butte Lake to Widow Lake |
*** |
4.5 |
|
Clear of fallen trees and snow along shore of Butte Lake. |
Snag Lake Loop |
** |
13 |
|
Mostly sun exposed. |
Warner Valley Area | Elevation range: 5,600 feet - 7,408 feet Drakesbad Guest Ranch closed to public access; Campground closed for 2024 season. |
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** |
3 |
K, N |
Moslty sun-exposed. |
|
** |
4.2 |
K, N |
Clear of fallen trees and snow. Footbridge in thermal area is burned from the 2021 Dixie Fire. |
|
Drake Lake |
** |
5 |
|
Clear of fallen trees and snow. |
* |
1.5 |
K, N |
Clear of fallen trees and snow. |
|
** |
5.8 |
N |
Clear of fallen trees and snow. |
|
Little Willow Lake to Terminal Geyser |
** |
2.6 |
N, K |
Clear of fallen trees and snow. |
Warner Valley Road to Juniper Lake (a.k.a. Heart Rate Hill) |
**** |
5.6 |
Affected by 2021 Dixie Fire, use caution when travelling through burned areas. Standing dead trees can fall without warning. Learn more about burned area safety. |
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Juniper Lake Area | Elevation range: 6,700 feet - 8,048 feet: Juniper Lake Road closed to vehicles due to seasonal snowpack. Pedestrian travel is permitted year-round. Once free of snow, bicycles are permitted. |
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Horseshoe Lake |
* |
Variable |
K |
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. |
Inspiration Point |
** |
Variable |
K |
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. |
**** |
Variable |
|
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. |
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Crystal Lake |
* |
Variable |
K, P |
Trailhead not accessible by vehicle for Dixie Fire repair and snowpack. |
Last updated: July 21, 2024