Near Bass Creek Trail
Enjoy the view looking back down the canyon near the lake.
Near Bass Creek Trail
The sun sets over Bass Lake in early July.

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Bass Creek Trail

4.7 (7 Ratings)
A varied and scenic trail along Bass Creek that leads to an alpine lake.
18.1
mi
Distance
3,799
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
At ~2.5 miles, you cross into Wilderness area.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
18.1mi
Distance
3,799ft
Elevation Gain
3,799ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
7,045ft
High Point
3,754ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This is a difficult but beautiful trail that will bring hikers past many scenic features, including a pond, a waterfall, meadows and vast views of the high canyon walls and peaks and climbs up to a dammed alpine lake. Expect sections of steep and rugged sections of trail. The trail is on the longer side, but grades are manageable in all but a few short sections.

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Contributors
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