Baker Lake Trail
A demanding day hike to a remote glacial-cirque lake beneath high Snake Range ridges.
Route overview
Baker Lake Trail in Nevada.
The trail climbs from Baker Creek through forest and high country to one of the park's larger alpine lakes, where snow can linger through summer.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Nevada
- Distance
- 16.80 km
- Typical duration
- 300-600 minutes
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- 795 m
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- out-and-back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No day-hike permit. A free mandatory backcountry permit is required for any overnight stay in the Baker-Johnson system.
Safety context
Carry all drinking water, expect snow and rocky terrain, and prepare for limited rescue access, altitude, thunderstorms, and long exposure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Carry all drinking water, expect snow and rocky terrain, and prepare for limited rescue access, altitude, thunderstorms, and long exposure.
Highlights
Baker Lake, Baker Creek, alpine lake, strenuous day hike
Why find a buddy
Match on endurance, snow equipment, backcountry judgment, water load, and turnaround plan.
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