Heart Lake Trail
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
8.3 mi
Distance
3,501 ft
Gain
3h 43m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 21 h ago · oldest 21 h
problem: Agency alerts
5 active alerts in Lassen National Forest; most severe: SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross
USFSPosted Feb 2 · checked 21 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 69°F / low 47°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather21 h ago
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Heart Lake Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 8.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,501 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,501 ft
- Highest point
- 7,536 ft
- Lowest point
- 5,781 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Heart Lake Trail is a 16.62-mile out-and-back hike in California with 3,501 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 7,536 feet.
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