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Steelhead Lake

1.0 mi

Distance

735 ft

Elev. Gain

42m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Steelhead Lake Trail is a short out-and-back trail located in the eastern Sierra Nevada. At one mile in length with an elevation gain of approximately 735 feet, the trail offers a steady but manageable climb. The maximum elevation reaches around 3,124 meters, providing scenic views of the surrounding high-altitude landscape. The trail surface is dirt and may be best suited for those seeking a brief but rewarding excursion through the Sierra's valleys and elevated terrain.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,898 ft
Max:3,124 ft
226 ft
0 ft
2,898 ft2,973 ft3,048 ft3,124 ft0.0 mi0.2 mi0.5 mi0.7 mi1.0 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

high-altitude scenery

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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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