Near Dutch John Spring Trail
Dutch John Spring
Near Dutch John Spring Trail
Elephant Head and beyond
Near Dutch John Spring Trail
Lower Dutch Jon Spring
Near Dutch John Spring Trail
Through colorful rocks along the stream
Near Dutch John Spring Trail
View to the west from near the upper spring

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Dutch John Spring Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A short, rewarding climb up from Bog Springs Campground.
0.8
mi
Distance
890
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.85mi
Distance
890ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
6,028ft
High Point
5,138ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This out-and-back is quite steep in places but has pretty sturdy terrain, other than some stretches of loose rock. Dutch John Spring itself, though placed at the end of this trail on many maps, is actually about halfway in. A little while after the wooden sign announcing that you're entering the Mt Wrightson Wilderness, there is a path on the left that leads down to the spring. It's about half a mile in. There is no sign announcing the end of the trail; it just kind of peters out. At this point, climbing up a dirt and rock path that opens up to a grassy area will reward you with a pretty fantastic view.

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