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Emerald Lake Trail
Trail
1.3 mile
2.2 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
764'
233 m
Descent: -1' 0 m
High: 9,854' 3,003 m
Low: 9,089' 2,770 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 11% (6°)
Max Grade: 25% (14°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“This forested trail leads to Emerald Lake in the John Muir Wilderness.”
— Tilman Giese
Features
Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers
Description
The trail keeps ascending steadily beyond Emerald Lake. Look back occasionally to enjoy a good view of Mammoth Mountain. Once you reach Duck Pass Trail, turn left to return to the Coldwater Trailhead or right to ascend to Mammoth Crest.
Insect repellent is recommended.
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We need help with the following missing trail information:
Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Dogs Allowed, Flora & Fauna
Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - Inyo National Forest Office
Feb 9, 2020: Public Meeting for the Eastern White Mountains Road Management Project
Hiking Project is part of the REI Co-op family,
where a life outdoors is a life well lived.
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