California · Hiking · Mokelumne Wilderness · Near Bear Valley

Long Lake

0.8 mi
round trip
13 ft
climb
7,827 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

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The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Eldorado National Forest.

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

Long Lake is an easy out-and-back hike in California's Mokelumne Wilderness, within the Amador Ranger District of Eldorado National Forest. The trail is short, about 0.8 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 13 feet, and it sits at an elevation of roughly 7,810 to 7,827 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is natural-surface and allows horses, and bikes are not permitted. The trail is open year round. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 75°F with lows near 49°F, and September highs around 67°F. Winters are cold, with January highs in the mid-30s. Munson Bypass lies just 0.1 mile away, and Munson Meadow Trail is about 0.9 mile off. Shriner Lake Campground and the paddling on Cole Creek are each about 4.8 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Camp Irene

    Campground

    Campground · 3.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Sky Hi Pizza and Pub

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 8 mi
  • If it rains

    Alpine County Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 18 mi from Bear Valley

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