California · Hiking

Leavitt Lake

Leavitt LakePhoto: GSEC, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.6 mi
round trip
981 ft
climb
10,604 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Leavitt Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Leavitt Lake, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Leavitt Lake is a hard hike of about 2.6 miles in the Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 9,600 feet to about 10,600 feet, with a total gain of roughly 980 feet. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. That makes it a viable option for riders as well as hikers. Kennedy Lake Trail lies about 2.4 miles away, and Kennedy Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 3.3 miles off. Leavitt Meadows Campground is about 5.2 miles away, and the PCT: Sonora Pass - Dorothy Lk mountain biking route is about 3.7 miles away.

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