Gibbs Lake

California

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2.6 mi

Distance

1,470 ft

Gain

Conditions: Clear

for hike, today

Weather is good

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Observed 19 h ago

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    Clouds, high 71°F / low 55°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for hike

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Why you'll love it

Through-trail
Out & back

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Gibbs Lake

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.6 mi
Elevation gain
1,470 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service

About this trail

Gibbs Lake is a 5.12-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,470 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows an out-and-back route and is managed by the Forest Service.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Length (round trip)
5.1 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Source: USFS EDW boundaries

Conditions

Active alerts for Inyo National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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