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A moderate ascent to fives alpine lakes in Granite Chief Wilderness.


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2.5

Miles

3.9

KM

Point to Point

7,578' 2,310 m

High

6,552' 1,997 m

Low

1,058' 322 m

Up

107' 33 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

The trail starts in Alpine Meadows and heads up the southern flank of KT-22. After 0.6 miles, the trail zigzags a few times and leaves the forested valley. A great viewpoint of the entire valley is at 1.1. miles. At 2 miles, the trail turns left where Squaw Saddle Trail #16E27 continues ahead. Descend gently to the westmost of the fives lakes. The trail straddles its northern shore and heads west to join Squaw Saddle Trail #16E27 again.

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Tilman Giese

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  4.0 from 1 vote

#4

in Squaw Valley

#17731

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#4

in Squaw Valley

#1,883

in California

#17,731

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Five Lakes
May 6, 2022 near Sunnysi…, CA
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May 6, 2022 near Sunnysi…, CA

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