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Five Lakes Basin

Hike to Five Lakes Basin via Grouse Ridge Trail, Glacier Lake Trail and Sand Ridge Trail in the Tahoe National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Lake #Nature #Forest

  • Distance: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,506 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 7,493 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,503 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 6,939 ft
  • Moving time: 4 h 23 m
  • Moving speed: 1.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.2 mph
  • Total time: 1 d 8 m
  • Global speed: 0.3 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,506 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 7,493 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,503 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 6,939 ft
  • Moving time: 4 h 23 m
  • Moving speed: 1.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.2 mph
  • Total time: 1 d 8 m
  • Global speed: 0.3 mph

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Lindsey Lake to Five Lakes Basin Loop

United States > California > Nevada County

Loop hike between Lindsey Lake and Five Lakes Basin via Carr-Lindsey Road, Middle Lindsey Dam, Culbertson Lake, Lindsey Lake Trail, Lower Rock Lake, Rock Lake, Crooked Lake Trail, Penner Lake, Crooked Lakes, Island Lake, Round Lake Trail, Long Lake, Round Lake, Milk Lake, Grouse Ridge Trail, Sand Ridge Trail,…

Distance: 23.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,425 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,592 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🪶Thermal Camp Blanket - Extra warmth for cold nights
🛠️Backpacking Tool Kit - Essential toolkit for outdoor repairs
🧭Pro Hiking Compasses - High-accuracy liquid-filled compasses for topographic orientation
👟Men's Trail Runners - Lightweight footwear for fast-paced exploration and light hiking
🪶Paracord Bracelet - Survival bracelet with built‑in tools

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