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California

Steelhead Lake

0.3 mi

Distance

118 ft

Elev. Gain

9m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Steelhead Lake Trail is a short, 0.3-mile one-way trail located in the Eastern Sierra, known for its alpine setting. With an elevation gain of 118 feet, the trail leads to picturesque views in a remote area. Given its dirt surface and short length, it's typically considered an easy hike. The trail reaches a high point of 3162 meters, indicating a mountainous environment that offers potentially stunning high-altitude views.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

high elevationpotential altitude sickness

Elevation Profile

Min:3,124 ft
Max:3,162 ft
39 ft
0 ft
3,124 ft3,136 ft3,149 ft3,162 ft0.0 mi0.1 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi0.3 mi

Trail Details

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

SummerFall

Highlights

mountainous sceneryalpine lake

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Imported route

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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