40.8 miles
Distance
10,818 ft
Climb
-10,812 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
4,674 ft
Altitude min
5,050 ft
Altitude start
5,056 ft
Altitude end
-77.5%
Grade max
62.6%
Grade min
22 miles
Distance climb
17 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Volcanic Lakes Loop is a 41 mile less popular expert route located near Independence California. This hike primary route. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 10,818 ft with a max elevation of 10,802 ft then descends -10,812 ft.
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LakeRiver or creek

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Stats

  • Distance
    41 miles
  • Avg time
    34 hr 25 min
  • Altitude change
    6 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,674 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,050 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,056 ft
  • Climb
    2 miles
  • Descent
    -10,812 ft
  • Grade max
    -77.5%
  • Grade min
    62.6%
  • Distance climb
    22 miles
  • Distance down
    17 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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  1. Walk north on Copper Creek Trail.
  2. Continue for 12 kilometers.
  3. Bear left onto Granite Basin Trail.
  4. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  5. Bear right onto Granite Pass North Trail.
  6. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  7. Walk west on Volcanic Lakes Trail.
  8. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  9. Bear right onto Kennedy Canyon Trail.
  10. Continue for 14 kilometers.
  11. Walk southeast on Lewis Creek Trail.
  12. Continue for 6 kilometers.
  13. Turn left to stay on Lewis Creek Trail.
  14. Continue for 400 meters.
  15. Keep left to stay on Lewis Creek Trail.
  16. Continue for 6 kilometers.
  17. Turn left onto Hotel Creek Trail.
  18. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  19. Turn left to stay on Hotel Creek Trail.
  20. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  21. Walk east on Hotel Creek Trail.
  22. Continue for 80 meters.
  23. Walk northeast on Kings Canyon Scenic Byway.
  24. Continue for 600 meters.
  25. Walk east on Kings Canyon Scenic Byway.
  26. Continue for 200 meters.
  27. Walk east on Kings Canyon Scenic Byway.
  28. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  29. Walk northeast on Kings Canyon Scenic Byway.
  30. Continue for 200 meters.
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