Lundy Canyon to Helen Lake
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 6.28 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,044 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 2,044 ft
- Max elevation
- 9,975 ft
- TrailRank
- 35
- Min elevation
- 8,086 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 500
- Uploaded
- August 14, 2012
- Recorded
- August 2012
near Lundy, California (United States)
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Itinerary description
A gorgeous canyon hike then up the steep headwall to Helen Lake. Lundy Canyon is one of the prettiest in the Eastern Sierra. Waterfalls galore, a wildflower paradise, and beavers oh my! The beginning is very easy and leads to many meadows and waterfalls. The scramble up the headwall is very tough on loose rock. Once above, Helen Lake makes the perfect stopping point for an easy dayhike.
Waypoints
Waypoint
9,320 ft
Begin Lundy Headwall
The start of the steep scramble. Stay near the ridge for more solid rock.
Lake
10,120 ft
Helen Lake
A good stopping point, to relax and fill up.
Car park
8,090 ft
Upper Lundy TH
Trailhead. Note that the road is all gravel once past Lower Lundy Lake. Not bad, even my passenger car with low profile tires made it no problem.
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GPS elevations are off slightly. True elevation gain is about 2,300' and high point about 10,120'.