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McKinley Lake Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A great hike through mature spruce-hemlock forest with access to two public cabins and ends at an old gold mine.
2.4
mi
Distance
392
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.41mi
Distance
392ft
Elevation Gain
367ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
163ft
High Point
39ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail winds its way through mature spruce-hemlock forest and ends at the north end of McKinley Lake. Several bridges allow hikers easy crossing over small streams. This trail also provides access to two public use recreation cabins: McKinley Trail Cabin (100 yards beyond the trailhead sign) and McKinley Lake Cabin at the end of the trail. A rough, unmaintained trail continues for 1/4 mile past the lake cabin and access the remains of the Lucky Strike Mine. Interpretive signs guide the visitors through the history and remains of the abandoned mine and mining camp. Midway, Pipeline Lakes Trail joins McKinley Trail for an optional loop.

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