Near Wolf Creek Trail #20E02
Condensation trails above Lower Gardner Meadown
Near Wolf Creek Trail #20E02
Lower Gardner Meadown

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Wolf Creek Trail #20E02

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A short trail connecting the Highland Lakes with the Pacific Crest Trail.
1.7
mi
Distance
140
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
1.71mi
Distance
140ft
Elevation Gain
315ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
8,575ft
High Point
8,361ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail heads east from the parking lot near Lower Highland Lake with a few good views towards Tryon Peak. You reach the boundary of Carson-Iceberg Wilderness after about 0.6 miles, shortly followed by the junction with Disaster Creek Trail #20E03. Keep left and cross Lower Gardner Meadown. The trails end on Wolf Creek Pass as you reach PCT: Sonora Pass to Echo Lake.

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