Name: South Fork Lakes Trail
Rating: 4.0

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Features Birding · Lake · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Generally accessible from June to October. Trailhead parking can be crowded.

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Trail is in good condition for running, though some sections have loose gravel and large rocks.

Description

The South Fork Lakes Trail is a short singletrack dirt and gravel path with a steep section before the lakes, just off the Pacific Crest Trail. The area is popular and easy to access, with camping at the lake and views looking back on Scott Valley.

Flora & Fauna

Deer, bear, hawks, eagles.

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Land Manager: USFS - Klamath National Forest Office

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Dara Zimmerman

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4.0 from 1 vote

#22

in Trinity Alps Wilderness

#16977

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South Fork Lakes Trail

“A short but steep day-run to scenic alpine lakes. ”

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71%

6,853' 2,089 m

5,926' 1,806 m

927' 283 m

149' 45 m

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Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Lake · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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#16977

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