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California
5.5 mi
Distance
2,362 ft
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Inside Inyo National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Lamarck Col
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Lamarck Col is a challenging alpine pass trek in the Eastern Sierra that rewards hikers with stunning high-elevation views and access to pristine backcountry terrain. This steep ascent climbs through mixed forest and alpine meadows before reaching the exposed col, offering dramatic vistas of the surrounding peaks and valleys. The trail is popular among experienced hikers seeking solitude and dramatic mountain scenery in one of California's most rugged regions.
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