Waterhouse Lake
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
2.8 mi
Distance
810 ft
Gain
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 1 h ago · oldest 1 h
problem: Agency alerts
14 active alerts in Stanislaus National Forest; most severe: Extension of Seasonal Road Closures
USFSPosted Apr 16 · checked 1 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 66°F / low 49°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for hike
OpenWeather1 h ago
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Why you'll love it
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Waterhouse Lake
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 810 ft
- Highest point
- 8,214 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,452 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Waterhouse Lake is a 2.75-mile out-and-back trail in California with 114 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.
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