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Maxwell Lake to Snow Lake via Bond Pass route map
DifficultPoint to Point

Maxwell Lake to Snow Lake via Bond Pass

Pinecrest, California

6.6 mi

Distance

1,516 ft

Elev. Gain

Point to Point

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Maxwell Lake to Snow Lake via Bond Pass trail is a challenging point-to-point hike located near Pinecrest, California. With a total length of 6.6 miles and an elevation gain of approximately 1,516 feet, this trail offers a significant workout for hikers seeking adventure in the high Sierra Nevada mountains. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,893 meters, providing breathtaking high-altitude views. The path is primarily dirt, traversing through alpine regions that likely feature stunning landscapes and serene wilderness.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:2,582 ft
Max:2,893 ft
462 ft
262 ft
2,582 ft2,686 ft2,789 ft2,893 ft0.0 mi1.7 mi3.4 mi5.0 mi6.7 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

alpine viewsserene wilderness

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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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