Start
1578 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
36.81, -118.47 · rel 1710944
36.81, -118.47 · rel 1710944
Rae Lakes Loop
60,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
California · 36.81°N ·
118.47°W
60,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
35
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× ruins
1× summit
Shorty's Bubbs Creek Cabin
ruins ·
51 m off route
60,6 km
100%
Shorty's Woods Creek Crossing Cabin
ruins ·
120 m off route
60,6 km
100%
Glacier Spike
summit ·
293 m off route
60,6 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1552 m
–
3630 m
0 km
30,3 km
60,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
3183 m elevation
Halfway
3211 m elevation
Three quarters
2371 m elevation
Finish
1553 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Rae Lakes Loop is 60.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rae Lakes Loop takes approximately 15h 5min to complete.
No, Rae Lakes Loop is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rae Lakes Loop starts near coordinates 36.7892, -118.5533.
Rae Lakes Loop is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Rae Lakes Loop is maintained and managed by Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.