Near Fox Meadow Trailhead to Weaver Lake
Weaver Lake
Near Fox Meadow Trailhead to Weaver Lake
Weaver Lake
Near Fox Meadow Trailhead to Weaver Lake
Fly Fishing at Weaver Lake
Near Fox Meadow Trailhead to Weaver Lake
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Fox Meadow Trailhead to Weaver Lake

4.5 (4 Ratings)
A short and scenic hike to Weaver Lake via the Fox Meadow Trailhead.
4.1
mi
Distance
879
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekSwimmingViews
Access Issues
Campfire permit and parking pass required.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.11mi
Distance
879ft
Elevation Gain
879ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
8,709ft
High Point
7,886ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This is an alternate route to Weaver Lake via the Fox Meadow Trailhead. The route is a gradual 2.5-mile climb that starts at Fox Meadow and terminates at Weaver Lake. Weaver Lake offers fifteen campsites with fire rings along the west side of the lake. Weaver Lake gets quite a bit of traffic on the weekends, but hikers who arrive before noon on Saturdays shouldn't have any trouble finding a spot to camp. Overnight campers must possess a campfire permit. Backcountry permits and bear canisters are not required for this hike.

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Contributors
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