Dinkey Lakes
8.0 mi
Distance
1,053 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 12m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Dinkey Lakes is a point-to-point trail in Fresno County, California. It is 8 miles long and gains 1,053 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Big Creek, California, about 9 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,701 ft |
| High point | 3.2 mi | 3,014 ft |
| End | 8.0 mi | 2,505 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.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Big Creek, CA · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Fresno County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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