Birch Lake
1.6 mi
Distance
1,644 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 22m
Est. Time
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Birch Lake unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,381 ft |
| End | 1.7 mi | 2,887 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Big Pine, CA · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Inyo County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Kings Canyon National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:559-565-3341
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Imported route
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Sage Flat Campground
3.5 mi away · CA
ReservableInyo National Forest Big Pine Canyon Recreation Area
3.7 mi away · CA
Inyo/Upper Sage
3.7 mi away · CA
Inyo National Forest Palisade Glacier Group Camp
3.8 mi away · CA
Inyo National Forest Clyde Glacier Group Camp
3.8 mi away · CA
ReservableUpper Sage Flat Campground
4.1 mi away · CA
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