California · Hiking · John Muir Wilderness · Near Shaver Lake

Thompson Lake

Thompson LakePhoto: Tom Hilton, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
11.3 mi
round trip
2,583 ft
climb
10,220 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 22 h ago

Is Thompson Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Thompson Lake is a hard hike in the John Muir Wilderness, part of the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest in California. The nearest town is Mono Hot Springs, about 6 miles away. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 7,600 feet to about 10,200 feet, with a total gain of roughly 2,600 feet. The trail is natural-surface and not accessible. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land. Florence Lake and Dutch Oven are both hikes within about a mile and a half. Jackass Meadow campground is about 2 miles away, and Ward Lake campground is about 3.5 miles away.

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