California · Hiking · John Muir Wilderness

Spanish Lake Loop

12.6 mi
round trip
1,337 ft
climb
9,190 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Spanish Lake Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Spanish Lake Loop, 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.

Spanish Lake Loop is a 12.6-mile out-and-back hike in California's John Muir Wilderness, within the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest. The trail climbs from about 8,200 feet to roughly 9,190 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,337 feet, and it is rated hard. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is not accessible. The route is natural-surface and allows horses, but not bikes. It sits in designated wilderness, so plan for a full day on foot. The loop starts close to the Statham Trail, about 0.1 mile away, and the Statham mountain biking area is about 0.4 mile off. For paddling, Rancheria Creek is about 1.5 miles away and the North Fork Kings River about 4.5 miles. Sawmill Flat campground is about 6 miles from the trail.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.