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OSM map layer · LineString
37.18, -118.68 · rel 15402289
37.18, -118.68 · rel 15402289
North Lake South Lake Loop
86,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
California · 37.18°N ·
118.68°W
86,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Attraction
1× summit
John Muir Rock
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Rock Monster
Attraction ·
on the route
85,1 km
98%
Chocolate Peak
summit ·
443 m off route
86,0 km
99%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
North Lake South Lake Loop is 86.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, North Lake South Lake Loop takes approximately 21h 36min to complete.
No, North Lake South Lake Loop is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
North Lake South Lake Loop starts near coordinates 37.2388, -118.6842.
North Lake South Lake Loop is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.