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California
Gibbs Lake
1.8 mi
Distance
465 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back
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Gibbs Lake
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 465 ft
- Highest point
- 9,196 ft
- Lowest point
- 8,698 ft
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About this trail
Gibbs Lake is a 1.84-mile out-and-back trail in California's Gibbs Lake area with 545 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a straightforward path to the lake, offering access to the water and surrounding scenery.
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