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California

Mirror Lake Loop

3.4 mi

Distance

305 ft

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Elevation & route

Distance: 3.4 mi
Elevation gain: 305 ft
Highest point: 4,187 ft
Lowest point: 3,991 ft

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Managing agency: National Park Service

About this trail

Mirror Lake Loop is a 3.41-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the National Park Service. The trail gains 305 feet of elevation over its length, reaching a maximum elevation of 4,187 feet.

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