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California

Drake Lake Trail

3.9 mi

Distance

1,649 ft

Gain

1h 49m

Time

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  • Inside Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,649 ft
Elevation loss
1,649 ft
Highest point
6,673 ft
Lowest point
5,800 ft
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About this trail

Drake Lake Trail is a 7.86-mile out-and-back hike in California with 1,649 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 6,673 feet.

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