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Hike past dramatic Granite Lake and over Seven Up Pass on the way to Deer Creek Meadow.


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Map Key

6.9

Miles

11.1

KM

Point to Point

7,440' 2,268 m

High

4,305' 1,312 m

Low

3,140' 957 m

Up

1,159' 353 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

35%

Max Grade (19°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Lake · Views · Wildflowers

Free wilderness permits and campfire permits are required to enter the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

Description

From the junction with the Swift Creek Trail, the Granite Lake Trail goes west, crossing Swift Creek over a bridge.

About a quarter mile beyond the bridge, you'll approach Granite Creek. Climb through forests and flower-packed meadows.

Finally, hike up some switchbacks to reach Granite Lake.

The trail continues to climb for 1.5 miles to very scenic Seven Up Pass, and then descends to Deer Creek Meadows, where it ends at Deer Creek Trail and the Four Lakes Trail.

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Shared By:

Miguel Vieira

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A beautiful morning after a well rested night at the lake! 1/13/18
Jan 25, 2018 near Lewiston, CA
Beautiful campsite above the lake 1/13/18
Jan 25, 2018 near Lewiston, CA
Drainage west of Gibson Peak.
Feb 13, 2022 near Weaverv…, CA
Deer Creek Valley
Feb 13, 2022 near Weaverv…, CA
Frozen granite lake! 1/13/18
Jan 25, 2018 near Lewiston, CA
Granite Creek Valley
Feb 13, 2022 near Weaverv…, CA

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