Highlight • Lake
Franklin Lake
Hiking
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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John Krebs Wilderness
Tips
AaronLavanchy
September 28, 2023
Hiking
Franklin Lake is an alpine lake just below Florence Peak. There is a dam on the north side that was created by the Whitney Power Company in an effort to control the water flow of the East Fork Kaweah River.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Franklin Lake
12
hikers
19.1km
06:01
800m
800m
Embark on the Franklin Lakes Trail for a true high-Sierra experience, where rugged singletrack paths wind through diverse alpine terrain. You'll traverse wooded slopes, emerald green meadows, and areas bursting…
Hard
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Elevation 3,180 m
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