Burnside Lake Trail 1

California

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2.9 mi

Distance

952 ft

Gain

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 20 h ago · oldest 20 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    27 active alerts in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; most severe: Elephant Fire Closure

    USFSPosted Jul 13 · checked 20 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 73°F / low 56°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for hike

    OpenWeather20 h ago

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Out & back

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Burnside Lake Trail 1

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.9 mi
Elevation gain
952 ft
Highest point
8,191 ft
Lowest point
7,215 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Allowed
Horses
Allowed
Surface
Natural

Source for bikes, horses, surface: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

Burnside Lake Trail 1 is a 2.92-mile out-and-back hike in California with 387 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
8,191 ft
Length (round trip)
2.9 mi
Shape
Out and back

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

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Carson Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

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

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