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2,073 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
01:30:33
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
10,923 ft
Altitude min
10,948 ft
Altitude max
10,929 ft
Altitude start
10,948 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
866 ft
Distance climb
318 ft
Distance down
889 ft
Distance flat
01:30:33
Avg time

Gem Lakes Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bishop
    , California
  • Ref Number
    2912C
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #3579 in Hiking [+]
    • #3474 in Trail Running
    • #44280 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #193 in Hiking · California [+]
    • #159 in Trail Running
    • #3,533 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Gem Lakes is a 2,073 ft blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bishop California. Highlights include a lake. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour30 minutes to complete this trail.

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Lake

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gem Lakes located?
      Gem Lakes is located in Bishop, California, United States. It is part of the Bishop trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.39177, -118.75398.
      ▼ How hard is Gem Lakes?
      Gem Lakes is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gem Lakes?
      Gem Lakes has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,923 ft to 10,948 ft.
      ▼ Is Gem Lakes a point to point trail?
      Gem Lakes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gem Lakes?
      Gem Lakes is 2,073 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gem Lakes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gem Lakes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Gem Lakes?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Gem Lakes are:
      • July (9 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
      • June (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Gem Lakes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gem Lakes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Gem Lakes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 46 minutes to hike Gem Lakes. The trail is 2,073 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gem Lakes?
      Gem Lakes is a very popular trail. There have been 204 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 283 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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