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Crooked Lakes Trail

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  2. CA
  3. …Gold Country
  4. Downieville
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“A short trail passing various lakes with great camping and fishing opportunities along the way. ”

Brad H
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3.1

Miles

5.0

KM

Point to Point

7,000' 2,133 m

High

6,722' 2,049 m

Low

445' 136 m

Up

321' 98 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Lake · Swimming · Views

Description

This trail extends from Island Lake to Upper Rock Lake. The trail is maintained from Island Lake to Penner Lake, of the most scenic of the Grouse Lakes, with good fishing and a number of good campsites.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Tahoe National Forest Office

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  4.0 from 2 votes

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in Downieville

#13291

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#1

in Downieville

#1,311

in California

#13,291

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Sundown at Penner Lake, Tahoe National Forest.
Nov 9, 2015 near Downiev…, CA
Enjoy beautiful woodlands along the Crooked Lakes Trail heading toward Penner Lake.
May 20, 2017 near Downiev…, CA
Mornings at Penner Lake.
Nov 9, 2015 near Downiev…, CA
Island lake at dusk, looking east.
Aug 15, 2022 near Downiev…, CA
Island Lake is a great place to take a rest along the Crooked Lakes Trail.
May 20, 2017 near Downiev…, CA
View across Island Lake
Apr 19, 2015 near Downiev…, CA

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Jul 18, 2020
Marc Daniel
With Mila — 10h 45m
Jun 29, 2020
Jeffrey Wong
didn't take a trail getting there, just relied on our phone GPS. great sight with no one there.. disappointed because there's only small catfish in…

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