Johnson Lake Trail (east section)
Johnson Lake Trail (east section) is a 8-mile out-and-back foot trail in Great Basin National Park, Nevada. It climbs 2,520 ft to a high point of 10,736 ft. Difficulty: strenuous, rated by the National Park Service.
- 4 mione way
- 8 miround trip
- 2,520 ftelevation gain
- 10,736 fthigh point
- Strenuousdifficulty
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From the National Park Service
Hike to Johnson Lake from Snake Creek · rated “Strenuous”
Trail Overview Distance: 8.0 miles / 12.9 kilometers Starting elevation: 8,200 feet / 2,500 meters Elevation Gain: 2,520 feet / 768 meters Difficulty: Strenuous Time: 4 hours - 8 hours Begin at : Snake Creek Trailhead Jo
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