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1.3 miles
Distance
367 ft
Climb
-360 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
9,958 ft
Altitude min
9,963 ft
Altitude start
9,970 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-55.2%
Grade max
43.6%
Grade min
2,510 ft
Distance climb
2,982 ft
Distance down
1,391 ft
Distance flat

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Lake Thomas A Edison
    Mammoth Lakes, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    All Year
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    US Forest Service

A loop trail that should be taken clockwise. It access most of the Graveyard Lakes area, with offshoots to all the lakes that it does not directly visit.

Access Info

Accessible from lower Graveyard Lake.

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Difficult hike - there are portions of this hike that are difficult to follow and descend. Markings are not always obvious.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop

        ▼ Where is Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop located?
        Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop is located in Lake Thomas A Edison, Mammoth Lakes, California, United States. It is part of the Lake Thomas A Edison trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.44657, -118.9702.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop?
        Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop?
        Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop has 367 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 360 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,958 ft to 10,300 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop a point to point trail?
        Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop?
        Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop?
        Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop is best visited during: All Year.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop?
        Upper Graveyard Lakes Loop has limited popularity data available. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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