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Singletrack access to Dardanelles Lake.


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Map Key

1.2

Miles

2.0

KM

Singletrack

7,841' 2,390 m

High

7,691' 2,344 m

Low

98' 30 m

Up

157' 48 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

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Description

Dardanelles Lake is a short spur off Christmas Valley Trail. It is well worth the 1.2-mile trip to the lake. The trail is a mix of easy flowing, forested singletrack with 3 creek crossings and some technical rock sections.

Dardanelles Lake is a great lake for a dip on warm summer days. The lake is beautiful and almost entirely ringed with big granite. It is a great alpine lake.

The creek crossings all have large stepping stones, but are usually easily rideable in summer.

There are a few short hike-a-bike sections right near the lake (perhaps rideable for a trials monster). They are all rideable on the way back, so scout your lines. Super fun!

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Shared By:

S. Lengyel

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Dardanelles Lake - a gorgeous granite-ringed alpine lake. Worth the side trip!
Sep 27, 2016 near South L…, CA

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