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Nevada
Alpine Lakes Loop Trail
2.5 mi
Distance
1,082 ft
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Inside Great Basin National Park
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Alpine Lakes Loop Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,082 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,082 ft
- Highest point
- 10,452 ft
- Lowest point
- 9,941 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
The Alpine Lakes Loop Trail in Nevada offers a scenic out-and-back journey through high-elevation terrain, showcasing pristine alpine lakes and mountain vistas. This relatively short trail provides excellent access to Nevada's alpine environment with minimal elevation gain, making it ideal for hikers seeking mountain lake views without extreme exertion. The trail features typical high-desert alpine meadows and rocky terrain characteristic of Nevada's mountain ranges.
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