California · Hiking · John Muir Wilderness

Rae Lake

Rae LakePhoto: jason.c.hansen, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.5 mi
round trip
35 ft
climb
9,931 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Rae Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Rae 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.

Rae Lake is a short, easy hike in California's John Muir Wilderness, within the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest. The trail is about half a mile long, with a total elevation gain of about 35 feet, and it makes an out-and-back trip from the low point at 9,865 feet to the high point at 9,931 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced, so it works well for horses and is not accessible. The trail is open year-round, and it is not a place for bikes. The surrounding wilderness makes it a compact outing rather than a long day on foot, and the climb is gentle enough to fit easily into a longer trip in the area. Several other destinations sit close by. Mosquito Pass is about 0.2 miles away, and Hell for Sure is about 0.3 miles away. Dale Lake is about 0.6 miles off, and Voyager Rock campground is about 7 miles away.

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