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| Raymond Lake Hike (from Wet Meadows TH). |
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Elevation Gain:
1,000 Feet
USGS Maps:
Various
Recommended Season:
Late June-1st snow
Beginning Elevation:
8,000 Feet
Ending Elevation:
9,000 Feet
Difficulty:
Difficult
Length, Round Trip:
9 Miles
Reservation:
No
From California State Route 88, Take the Blue Lakes Road south. This paved road becomes a well maintained dirt road after 7 miles. After 4 miles on dirt you will reach a signed junction. The road to the right goes to Blue Lakes, while the left road lead to Tamarack Lake. Take the left turn and follow it past Tamarack Lake. In approximately 2.5 miles you will reach another prominent junction. Take the road to the right, leading toward Indian Valley. Arriving quickly at Indian Valley, take the left (east) road. In another 1.5 miles you will arrive at the Wet Meadows Trailhead.Driving time from Carson City, around 11/2 hours.
Location Information
From the Wet Meadows Trailhead, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) serves as the route to Raymond Lake. From the trailhead, the trail travels about 200 feet before connecting with the PCT. Turn right on the PCT climbing out of a minor drainage. Stay left at the top of the drainage. Following the well used PCT east, you soon cross a good flowing stream and hike past a large aspen grove to your left. Stay right at the next trail junction, remaining on the PCT instead of dropping down the Pleasant Valley Trail. The PCT quickly climbs up and traverses the steep volcanic crags of Raymond Peak, eventually climbing a series of switchbacks. At the top of the switchbacks you leave the PCT behind taking a right on the Raymond Lake Trail. In another mile you will reach the lake at the base of the high volcanic cliffs of Raymond Peak.Please Remember: * Always carry drinking water.
* Hike in single file to keep trails narrow and wild.
* Prevent erosion, follow the trail and do NOT cut switchbacks.
* Keep trails clean, pack out ALL paper and trash.
* Protect plants and wildlife. LEAVE NO TRACE!
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