California · Hiking · Dinkey Lakes Wilderness · Near Shaver Lake

Dogtooth

1.5 mi
round trip
363 ft
climb
10,261 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Dogtooth open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Dogtooth, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Dogtooth is an easy hike of about 1.5 miles in the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness, part of the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest in California. The trail climbs roughly 360 feet, from a low point of about 9,870 feet to a high of about 10,260 feet. The route is an out-and-back on natural ground, and it is not accessible. Bikes are not allowed. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Several other outings sit close by. Little Lake is about 0.3 miles away, and Bullfrog Lake Trail is about 0.6 miles away. For paddling, Helms Creek is about 3.3 miles away, and Voyager Rock campground is about 5.4 miles away.

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Route details

Distance
1.5 mi round trip
Climbing
About 363 ft
Summit
10,294 ft
Difficulty
Easy

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Dogtooth on Dogtooth Peak?

About 1.5 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Dogtooth?

About 363 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Dogtooth?

It is rated easy.

When is the best time for the Dogtooth?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Dogtooth Peak

Caution at last checkAgency alerts are in effect for this areaUSFS · checked 16 h ago

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.