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Skelton Lake – Barney Lake loop from Lake Mary

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Skelton Lake – Barney Lake loop from Lake Mary

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(3267)

11,250

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Skelton Lake – Barney Lake loop from Lake Mary

02:02

14.8km

560m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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John Muir Wilderness

Inyo National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1 m

Lake Mary

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mary is nestled in front of a red basalt cliff and surrounded by forest, creating a scenic setting. In the winter, the area is blanketed in snow, making it ideal for cross-country skiing.

Tip by

2.52 km

Emerald Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful small lake on the trail!

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3.45 km

Emerald Lake Trail

Highlight • Trail

Turnoff to Emerald Lake off Duck Pass Lake, great alternate option to return to the trailhead another way, about same distance

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3.61 km

Gentian Meadow Pond

Highlight • Lake

Small pond with shallow water that warms up early in the season

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4.20 km

Skelton Lake

Highlight • Lake

Skelton Lake is a beautiful shining alpine lake in the Upper Lake’s basin. It is perfect for secluded backcountry camping and fishing. There are four other alpine lakes close by: …

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5.61 km

Red Lake

Highlight • Lake

Shallow lake formed by Mammoth Creek a few steps off Duck Pass Trail. It makes for a great spot to take a break in the shade of the trees. The water can be warmer than the other deeper lakes nearby.

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5.77 km

Barney Lake is a beautiful shining alpine lake in the Upper Lake’s basin. It is perfect for secluded backcountry camping and fishing.

For backcountry camping, you must get a wilderness permit from the Inyo National Forest. recreation.gov/permits/233262

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7.39 km

Duck Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Beautiful place with unforgettable views

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14.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

2.12 km

410 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

2.12 km

296 m

115 m

Elevation

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Today

Sunday 12 July

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Skelton Lake – Barney Lake loop from Lake Mary

Lake Mary

Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake Trail

Gentian Meadow Pond

Skelton Lake

Red Lake

Barney Lake

Duck Pass

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