Francis Lake
0.8 mi
Distance
466 ft
Elev. Gain
31m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Francis Lake is a point-to-point trail in Inyo County, California. It is 0.8 miles long and gains 466 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Swall Meadows, California, about 5 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 | 3,172 ft |
| End | 0.8 mi | 3,316 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:
- Swall Meadows, CA · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Inyo County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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