Evolution Lake is one of those magic places along the JMT and PCT. It is the source of Evolution Creek which most hikers know due to its difficult crossing. The lake, however, is pure idyll and a fantastic spot for a break.

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Elevation 3,320 m

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Location: Fresno County, California, United States

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