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California
2.9 mi
Distance
863 ft
Gain
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Inside Sierra National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Third Recess Lake
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Third Recess Lake is a scenic alpine destination in the Eastern Sierra, offering stunning views of glacially-carved peaks and pristine mountain waters. This moderately steep hike climbs through mixed terrain to reach a beautiful lake nestled in a high-elevation cirque basin. The trail provides excellent access to the High Sierra backcountry with rewarding vistas of the surrounding ridgelines.
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