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Sapphire Lake via John Muir Trail

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10.0 mi
Distance
5 hrs 13 min
Time
terrain
2,543 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail in Kings Canyon National Park.

This trail goes by Stock Camp, Evolution Lake, and Sapphire Lake.

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