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An easy and short run to the most accessible lake in the Russian Wilderness.


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Map Key

0.8

Miles

1.3

KM

77%

Runnable

7,009' 2,136 m

High

6,425' 1,958 m

Low

584' 178 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (8°)

54%

Max Grade (28°)

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Features Birding · Lake · Swimming · Wildflowers

Generally accessible from May to November.

Runner Notes

An easy, short run to a family-oriented and swimmable lake. The section of the trail to the Pacific Crest Trail is very steep and rocky.

Description

The Taylor Lake Trail is an easy 0.5-mile run to Taylor Lake, making Taylor Lake the most accessible lake in Russian Wilderness. The trail continues around the northeast side of the lake and offers a steep alternative route to reach the Pacific Crest Trail, which is especially useful as a work-around when the snowbank on the PCT northwest of Smith Lake has not yet melted and runners need to get to the other side of the PCT.

Contacts

Shared By:

Dara Zimmerman with improvements by BK Hope

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Trail Rankings

#2,396

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Photos

The Scott Valley and Mount Shasta from the top of the Taylor Lake Trail.
Nov 28, 2018 near Fort Jones, CA
Taylor Lake from the top of the Taylor Lake Trail.
Nov 28, 2018 near Fort Jones, CA

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