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Fish Lake Creek Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A quiet hike to lesser visited lakes in northeastern Trinity Alps Wilderness.
3.8
mi
Distance
2,232
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingLakeLess CrowdedViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Generally accessible from June to October.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.81mi
Distance
2,232ft
Elevation Gain
560ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
7,238ft
High Point
5,095ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Fish Lake Creek Trail is an isolated singetrack dirt and gravel path leading to a small pond-like lake. The trail is less popular than the surrounding trails. Two additional pond-like lakes can be reached on the Twin Lakes Trail. The trail offers some excellent views of Scott Valley from the crest.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Dara Zimmerman