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Fourth of July Lake Trail #18E13.1

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“Hike from the Pacific Crest Trail to Fourth of July Lake. ”

Miguel Vieira
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4.4

Miles

7.1

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Point to Point

9,382' 2,860 m

High

8,222' 2,506 m

Low

529' 161 m

Up

1,208' 368 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (14°)

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From the Pacific Crest Trail, descend past Winnemucca and Round Top lakes toward Fourth of July Lake. This trail starts with a gradual climb up to the junction with Round Top Lake Trail and Round Top Summit Trail before beginning a steady descent to its end at Fourth of July Lake.

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Land Manager: USFS - Eldorado National Forest Office

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Destination Round Top etched and Lake Winnecucca covered by April's snow.
Apr 16, 2018 near South L…, CA
Perfect day hiking on Round Top Loop.
Jul 28, 2019 near South L…, CA
4th of July Lake stands in the shadow of a barren, granite peak.
Feb 14, 2017 near South L…, CA
The midmorning sun lights up the branches of an old snag, one of a few along this trail.
Apr 16, 2018 near South L…, CA
Lake Winnemucca, covered in ice and snow, makes a beautiful lunch spot.
Apr 16, 2018 near South L…, CA

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