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Garnet Lake

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Garnet Lake

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Ansel Adams Wilderness

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    Location: Madera County, California, United States

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    1. Garnet Lake and Shadow Lake Loop – Ansel Adams Wilderness

    21.9km

    06:37

    720m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Garnet Lake — Mammoth Lakes

    25.3km

    08:56

    1,470m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Garnet Lake – Thousand Island Lake loop from Dyer

    28.1km

    08:48

    810m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    June 24, 2020

    From Garnet Lake the John Muir Trail continues north to Thousand Island Lake. An alternative route to the right of the bridge leads to the beautiful and secluded Altha Lake. Note that if you continue to hike down that way, there is no bridge over the Middle Fork San Joaquin River. In a low snow year, it is fordable, but not so much in a high snow level year. If you still want to take that route, there is a spur trail along the south shore of the river. You can cross the river further downstream or continue until the spur trail connects with the Shadow Lake Trail again.

      July 4, 2019

      Agree that this is worth gold.Beautiful as it can be. Was here 3 years ago hiking JMT.

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