Alpenglow Expeditions
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Five Lakes Basin
California
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0.9 mi
Distance
561 ft
Gain
11 min
Time
Conditions: Caution
for mountain biking, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 12 h ago · oldest 12 h
caution: Agency alerts
21 active alerts in Tahoe National Forest; most severe: Floriston Fire Closure
USFSPosted Oct 6 · checked 12 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 73°F / low 49°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for mountain biking
OpenWeather12 h ago
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Why you'll love it
Part of Grouse Ridge
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Five Lakes Basin
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 561 ft
- Elevation loss
- 606 ft
- Highest point
- 7,578 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,997 ft
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About this trail
Five Lakes Basin is a 0.93-mile trail in the Grouse Ridge trail system at Grouse Ridge, California. The route gains 32 feet of elevation within its short distance.
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
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West Shore Sports
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