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Route Details

Flatter

Steeper

5.51mi

Distance

1,832ft

Elevation Gain

786ft

Elevation Loss

60%

Max Grade

10,765ft

High Point

9,095ft

Low Point

Path Type

Point to Point

Climbing over Duck Pass to join the John Muir Trail, the Duck Pass Trail starts on a forested hillside behind Coldwater Campground and goes past Arrowhead, Skelton, and Barney Lakes before going over Duck Pass. A side trail to Emerald Lake offers an alternate route to Skelton Lake. Common destinations beyond Duck Pass include Duck Lake, with an intense, deep-blue color, and nearby Purple Lake. A true gem of the John Muir Wilderness, Duck Pass Trail is a must-do and won't be forgotten for a long time.

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Contributors

Tom Robson