Birch Lake
0.4 mi
Distance
230 ft
Elev. Gain
15m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Birch Lake is a trail in Kings Canyon National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Inyo County, California. It is 0.4 miles long and gains 230 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Big Pine, California, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,048 ft |
| End | 0.4 mi | 2,120 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 5 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
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Inyo/Upper Sage
4.4 mi awayInyo National Forest
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4.4 mi awayBig Pine, CA
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4.8 mi awayBig Pine, CA
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