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Inyo County

Horseshoe Meadow Loop and Chicken Spring Lake — Golden Trout Wilderness

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United States
California
Inyo County

Horseshoe Meadow Loop and Chicken Spring Lake — Golden Trout Wilderness

Hard

12

hikers

Horseshoe Meadow Loop and Chicken Spring Lake — Golden Trout Wilderness

05:45

20.0km

490m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 6, 2025

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Golden Trout Wilderness

Inyo National Forest

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133 m

Horseshoe Meadows Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Fill up your water bottles and tighten your your boots here before you get on the trail!

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10.3 km

Large camp area

Highlight • Rest Area

There are plenty of flat campspots on this plateau. Some are protected by rocks and trees. You will also have a great view.

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3

12.5 km

Chicken Spring Lake

Highlight • Lake

Chicken Spring Lake is the first alpine lake in the Sierra Nevada if you hike the PCT northbound. A short side trail leads to the beautiful lake shore with plenty of campspots.

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4

16.5 km

Cottonwood Pass Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail leads up into Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park from Horseshoe Meadow. It has great views of Horseshoe Meadow!

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20.0 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

213 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

6.61 km

213 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (3,430 m)

Lowest point (3,020 m)

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