Bishop Pack Outfitters
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California
Golden Trout Lake
2.3 mi
Distance
679 ft
Gain
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 679 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
Golden Trout Lake is a 4.66-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 679 feet of elevation.
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