Third Recess Lake
1.5 mi
Distance
866 ft
Elev. Gain
56m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Third Recess Lake is a point-to-point trail in Fresno County, California. It is 1.5 miles long and gains 866 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is McGee Creek, California, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,931 ft |
| End | 1.5 mi | 3,204 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.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- McGee Creek, CA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Fresno County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Mosquito Flat Trailhead walk in Campground
3.3 mi awayInyo National Forest
Bishop, CA
Inyo National Forest Rock Creek Lake Campground
3.8 mi awayInyo National Forest
Bishop, CA
National Forest Reservable
Rock Creek Lake Campground
3.9 mi awayInyo National Forest
Quincy, CA
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable No Service
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