16.6 mi
Distance
4,843 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 46m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Thousand Island Lake via PCT unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,561 ft |
| High point | 7.5 mi | 3,015 ft |
| End | 16.6 mi | 2,561 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mammoth Lakes, CA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Madera County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Thousand Island Lake via PCT
Mount Ritter via PCT to Shadow Creek to John Muir
Shadow Creek Trail to John Muir Trail
Agnew Meadow, Red's Meadow, Badger Lakes, Garnet Lake, Rosalie Lake, and Johnston Lake
Shadow, Garnet and Thousand Island Lake
Agnew Meadows to Devils Postpile
Agnew Meadows Cg C/O
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Agnew Horse Camp
0.3 mi awayMAMMOTH LAKES, CA
Check official pricing18 sitesReservable Tent Good Coverage
Agnew Meadows Group Camp
0.3 mi awayInyo National Forest
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Check official pricing4 sitesReservable
Agnew Meadows Horse Campground
0.5 mi awayInyo National Forest
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Reservable
Gladys Lake Backcountry, Ansel Adams Wilderness
1.8 mi awayInyo National Forest
North Fork, CA
Dispersed
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