Near Shelf Lake Trail #634
Looking down valley from Shelf Lake. Beautiful flowers.
Near Shelf Lake Trail #634
Wildflowers on the final ascent to Shelf Lake
Near Shelf Lake Trail #634
Square Top Mtn looms over the north side of the valley on the way up to Shelf Lake.
Near Shelf Lake Trail #634
Shelf Lake 2019. The blue tint to the lake this year is very pronounced!
Near Shelf Lake Trail #634
Shelf Lake 2019. The blue tint to the lake this year is real pronounced!

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Shelf Lake Trail #634

4.8 (13 Ratings)
A great hike with great views.
3.4
mi
Distance
1,941
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekWaterfallWildflowers

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.43mi
Distance
1,941ft
Elevation Gain
15ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
11,997ft
High Point
10,068ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A nice trail with lots of shade before the tree line. This is an out-and-back hike.

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