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Third Lake

Name: Third Lake
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: John Muir Wilderness

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Location: Inyo County, California, United States

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1. First Lake – Second Lake and Temple Crag loop from Big Pine

19.9km

06:26

910m

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

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2. Second Lake and Temple Crag – Fifth Lake loop from Big Pine

6.05km

01:51

220m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Matthew

November 21, 2023

Third Lake, like the other reservoirs along the North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail, has a bunch of camping around the shores of the water. Just make sure to follow LNT principles if you stay overnight (or even if you just hang out by the lake for part of the day).

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Elevation 3,130 m

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Location: Inyo County, California, United States

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1. First Lake – Second Lake and Temple Crag loop from Big Pine

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