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California

Lily Pond Trail

0.6 mi

Distance

167 ft

Gain

14 min

Time

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  • Inside Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Quick trip — under 2 mi
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Elevation & route

Distance
0.6 mi
Elevation gain
167 ft
Elevation loss
167 ft
Highest point
5,962 ft
Lowest point
5,894 ft
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About this trail

Lily Pond Trail is a 1.2-mile out-and-back hike in California with 167 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,962 feet.

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