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Baker Lake/Johnson Lake Loop
Combining the Baker Lake and Johnson Lake trails creates a wonderful loop hike that spans 13.1 miles.
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Baker Lake/Johnson Lake Loop Details
If you love alpine lakes, this hike that takes you around two of the most scenic and beautiful ones in the park will definitely be your favorite. The combination of the two lake loops creates a nice 13.1-mile hike that gains 3,290 feet in elevation. It is definitely for a more experienced hiker or perhaps a two-day backpacking trip. In order to connect the two trails, there is a steep section of ridge you climb over. The top of the ridge offers beautiful views in all directions of the lakes, Wheeler Peak, and Baker Peak. To access this trailhead, follow Baker Creek Road to the very end and pick up the trail there.
Difficulty
High
Distance
13.1 miles
Estimated time
6.5 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Baker Lake/Johnson Lake Loop
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Baker Lake/Johnson Lake Loop
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Baker Lake Trail
This difficult 12-mile out-and-back trail is high effort for a high reward.
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South Fork Baker Creek/Johnson Lake Trail
A lovely, historic 11.2-mile hike that shows the best of both worlds, Johnson Lake and the Johnson Lake Mine structures.
0.7 mi away
Baker Creek Campground
A 38-site campground 3 miles from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.
1.0 mi away
Baker Creek
An excellent spot for fishing that usually has the biggest and most diverse group of fish in the park.
1.6 mi away
Grey Cliffs Group Campground
Great Basin's group-only campsite. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
