Near Triangle Lake Trail (#17E10A)
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Triangle Lake Trail (#17E10A)

3.0 (1 Rating)
A short side trail to a small but gorgeous lake in Desolation Wilderness.
0.9
mi
Distance
459
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
LakeRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.93mi
Distance
459ft
Elevation Gain
149ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
8,167ft
High Point
7,706ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Leaving TRT: Echo Lakes to Barker Pass, the trail ascends quickly crossing several small creeks. Top out at close to 8,200 feet and cross Echo Peak Trail at 0.6 miles. The trail then descends again slightly for another 0.4 miles towards Triangle Lake.

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Contributors
Tilman Giese