California · Hiking · Kaiser Wilderness · Near Shaver Lake

Pryor Lake

1.3 mi
round trip
226 ft
climb
8,232 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Pryor Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Pryor Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Pryor Lake is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 1.3 miles in California's Kaiser Wilderness, within the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest. The trail rises about 226 feet from a low of roughly 7,993 feet to a high of about 8,232 feet. The route is on natural surface and is not accessible. Horses are allowed. It lies within wilderness boundaries, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is open year-round. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Huntington Lake weather station show July and August highs around 74°F with lows near 49°F and only about one or two wet days a month. Winter months there average highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid-20s. Pryor Lake Trail starts about 0.2 miles away. Kaiser Creek, Gloria Meadow and Sample Meadow are within about 2 miles.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Sample Meadow

    Campground

    Campground · 2.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Saloon

    Pub

    On your way back · 5 mi

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