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Fifth, Fourth and Black Lakes from Big Pine Campground route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back
California

Fifth, Fourth and Black Lakes from Big Pine Campground

Big Pine, California

11.5 mi

Distance

3,658 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 33m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Fifth, Fourth and Black Lakes from Big Pine Campground is an out-and-back trail in Inyo County, California. It is 12 miles long and gains 3,658 feet. The nearest town is Big Pine, California, about 7 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,336 ft
Max:3,304 ft
Gain:1,115 ft
Loss:1,115 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 2,336 ft and 3,304 ft across 11.5 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.2,336 ft2,659 ft2,981 ft3,304 ft0.0 mi2.9 mi5.8 mi8.6 mi11.5 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,336 ft
High point5.7 mi3,304 ft
End11.5 mi2,336 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Big Pine, CA · about 7 mi away
County:
Inyo County, CA

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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