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Bullfrog Lake route map
ExpertOut and Back
California

Bullfrog Lake

Independence, California

13.1 mi

Distance

3,658 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 12m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
It begins at the Onion Valley Campground and goes into the Inyo Forest. There is a great deal of elevation gain and gorgeous vistas. There are several lakes that the trail will pass. You can take a separate trail to get to Bull Frog Lake, but it's still a nice view from the Kearsarge Pass Trail. There's a chance that the Bull Frog Lake hike can be added to this excursion. Water, snacks, and a comfortable pair of hiking shoes/boot are necessary for outdoor activities. The hike is best done in the late spring, Summer, and Early Fall.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,799 ft
Max:3,598 ft
1,292 ft
1,292 ft
2,799 ft3,065 ft3,332 ft3,598 ft0.0 mi3.3 mi6.5 mi9.8 mi13.1 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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