Spectacular views of Long Lake and the entire Lakes Basin area can be had throughout this entire section of trail. The western section of trail is higher up from the lake and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. As you get closer to the lake be sure to check out the crystal clear water and soak your feet after a long day of hiking.

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#1.

Mount Elwell and Long Lake Loop

13.0km

04:14

600m

Hike the moderate 8.1-mile Mount Elwell and Long Lake Loop for panoramic views and serene alpine lakes in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area.

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#2.

Mount Elwell and Long Lake Loop

19.1km

05:59

710m

Hike the difficult 11.9-mile Mount Elwell and Long Lake Loop for panoramic Sierra views, high-mountain lakes, and a challenging summit scram

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#3.

Long Lake – Lakes Basin loop from Cub Lake

10.5km

03:51

540m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Distance 866 m

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 60 m

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Sunday 29 March

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Location: Plumas County, California, United States

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Mount Elwell and Long Lake Loop

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Mount Elwell and Long Lake Loop

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Long Lake – Lakes Basin loop from Cub Lake

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