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The total elevation difference for this backcountry trail is 879 feet, and that is lower than average. Now this wilderness hiking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. With its 8.6 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry hike. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. You should count on this backcountry trek taking about 7.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Dry Lakes Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry hike.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 879 feet
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US Hiking Trails > California > Dry Lakes Trail
