California · Hiking

South Fork Lakes

6.0 mi
round trip
1,717 ft
climb
6,902 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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South Fork Lakes is a 6-mile out-and-back hike on the Scott River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The route climbs from a low point of about 5,176 feet to a high of 6,902 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,717 feet. The trail is rated hard. It is a natural-surface route, and it is a long, steep day for anyone planning to make the full climb to the lakes. Several other trails start close by. South Fork Ridge (Noland Gl.) is about 0.4 miles away and Hidden Lake about 0.7 miles. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail also passes within roughly 0.7 miles. Carter Meadows Horse Group campground sits about 1.3 miles off.