Red Lake
2.1 mi
Distance
2,480 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 56m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Red Lake is a point-to-point trail in Kings Canyon National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Inyo County, California. It is 2.1 miles long and gains 2,480 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Big Pine, California, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,438 ft |
| End | 2.1 mi | 3,198 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
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:
- Big Pine, CA · about 10 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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Goodale Creek Campground
6.2 mi awayIndependence, CA
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7.7 mi awayInyo National Forest
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