Fish Lake
- 4.1 mi
- round trip
- 24 ft
- climb
- 5,985 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Fish Lake open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Klamath National Forest.
Temporarily closure of approximately 3.5 miles of National Forest System Roads 47N01
Agency alert covering Klamath National Forest · Order 05-05-00-26-08 · USFS · Klamath National Forest
Grayback Road Repairs
Agency alert covering Klamath National Forest · USFS · Klamath National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Klamath National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Fish Lake is a 4.1-mile hike in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, part of the Scott River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest in northern California. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is a natural-surface route with a total elevation gain of 24 feet, making it a low-key outing rather than a climb. The hike starts at about 5,961 feet and reaches a high point of about 5,985 feet. It is rated moderate, and the route is short enough to fit easily into a day of exploring the surrounding wilderness. Twin Lakes lies about half a mile away, and Fish Lake Creek and the Fish Lake Creek Trail are both within about a mile. For an overnight stay, Trail Creek campground is about 2.4 miles off.
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