Near Cliff Lake Trail #983
Sunrise on a crisp morning at Cliff Lake. Devil's Peak(which the PCT goes right past) is seen in the upper left.
Near Cliff Lake Trail #983
Cliff Lake, looking towards the flanks of Devil's Peak. 6 July 2020
Near Cliff Lake Trail #983
Along the Cliff Lake Trail
Near Cliff Lake Trail #983
A frosty morning at Cliff Lake. You can see the lack of frost on the ground under my hammock/tarp.

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Cliff Lake Trail #983

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A short connector between the Seven Lakes Trail #981 and the Pacific Crest Trail.
0.3
mi
Distance
28
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedLakeSwimmingWildflowers
Access Issues
This trail is in the Sky Lakes Wilderness and the usual federal wilderness area regulations and restrictions apply here. Practice Leave No Trace (LNT) backcountry skills and ethics. Camp 100 feet from fragile areas; bury human waste at least 200 feet from water, trails, and campsites. This trail is usually closed by snow between November and May.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.34mi
Distance
28ft
Elevation Gain
54ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
6,272ft
High Point
6,206ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a short piece of trail that starts from the Seven Lakes Trail #981 at the north end of Cliff Lake and ends at a junction with the PCT just before that trail starts its climb up to Devils Peak. It's a shorter path to the PCT than staying on the Seven Lakes Trail #981 until it connects with the PCT northeast of Grass Lake.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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