more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
727 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:56:40
Avg time
679 ft
Altitude change
10,451 ft
Altitude min
11,132 ft
Altitude max
10,451 ft
Altitude start
11,132 ft
Altitude end
7.8%
Grade
-21%
Grade max
39.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
748 ft
Distance down
1,286 ft
Distance flat
00:56:40
Avg time

Ruby Lake Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Bishop
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    All Year
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    US Forest Service

Starting midway along the Little Lakes Valley Trail, the Ruby Lake Trail runs up several switchbacks and ends at Ruby Lake. The trail is exposed in spots and there may be wet areas depending on the time if year and snowmelt.

Disclaimer

Bikes not allowed, hiking & equestrian only.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ruby Lake Trail located?
      Ruby Lake Trail is located in Bishop, California, United States. It is part of the Bishop trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.42913, -118.75096.
      ▼ How hard is Ruby Lake Trail?
      Ruby Lake Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ruby Lake Trail?
      Ruby Lake Trail has 727 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,451 ft to 11,132 ft.
      ▼ Is Ruby Lake Trail a point to point trail?
      Ruby Lake Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ruby Lake Trail?
      Ruby Lake Trail is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ruby Lake Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ruby Lake Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ruby Lake Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ruby Lake Trail are:
      • July (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ruby Lake Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ruby Lake Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ruby Lake Trail?
      The estimated time to ride Ruby Lake Trail is approximately 57 minutes. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Ruby Lake Trail?
      Ruby Lake Trail has limited popularity data available. There have been 137 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 172 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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