Matlock Lake
0.6 mi
Distance
115 ft
Elev. Gain
15m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Matlock Lake unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,205 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 3,240 ft |
| End | 0.6 mi | 3,215 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike 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:
- Independence, CA · about 8 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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