Near TJ Lake Loop
Lake Barrett with Mammoth Mountain in the background
Near TJ Lake Loop
Lake Barrett

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TJ Lake Loop

3.0 (1 Rating)
Short spur with a great view of Crystal Crag
0.3
mi
Distance
69
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.33mi
Distance
69ft
Elevation Gain
69ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
9,317ft
High Point
9,259ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This short spur leaves from the Coldwater - Lake George Trail above Lake Barrett to climb a low ridge and find an excellent viewpoint. Directly across TJ Lake, the sheer granite face of Crystal Crag rises proudly to its pointed summit. The trail leads down to the shore of the lake, and a well-worn fisherman's trail heads off southbound along the east shore.

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