1.2 hr
Overview
This trail leads to Little Lake, otherwise known as L Lake, above Upper Canyon Creek Lake in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. The path is not on most maps and can be difficult to follow at times, and you'll want to watch for stacked rocks to guide the way. Snow can be expected into July, but access is still possible over the snowbanks. Cross-country hikers can reach Kalmia Pass from this trail. Expect very cold water in the crystal clear and shallow lake.
Trail Stats
2.3 km
267 m
1994 m
1727 m
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Photos
Crossing Upper Canyon Creek Lake outlet in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Crossing Upper Canyon Creek Lake outlet in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Cross-country travel on snowbanks on Little Lake (L Lake) Trail in Trinity Alps Wilderness.
Cross-country travel on snowbanks on Little Lake (L Lake) Trail in Trinity Alps Wilderness.
Dramatic granite headwall on Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Dramatic granite headwall on Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Looking toward Kalmia Pass above Little Lake (L Lake) in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Looking toward Kalmia Pass above Little Lake (L Lake) in Trinity Alps Wilderness
View of small lake on Upper Canyon Creek Lake outlet in Trinity Alps Wilderness
View of small lake on Upper Canyon Creek Lake outlet in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Outlet of Little Lake (L Lake) above Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Outlet of Little Lake (L Lake) above Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Crossing Upper Canyon Creek Lake outlet in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Crossing Upper Canyon Creek Lake outlet in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Looking toward Mount Hilton above Upper Canyon Creek Lake from Little Lake (L Lake) Trail in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Looking toward Mount Hilton above Upper Canyon Creek Lake from Little Lake (L Lake) Trail in Trinity Alps Wilderness
View of Lower Canyon Creek Lake from Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
View of Lower Canyon Creek Lake from Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Looking toward Kalmis Pass and Little Lake (L Lake) Trail above Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Looking toward Kalmis Pass and Little Lake (L Lake) Trail above Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness.
Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness.
Small Lake below Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Small Lake below Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
View of Canyon Creek Lakes from Little Lake (L Lake) Trail in Trinity Alps Wilderness
View of Canyon Creek Lakes from Little Lake (L Lake) Trail in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Waterfall on Little Lake (L Lake) Trail in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Waterfall on Little Lake (L Lake) Trail in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Little Lake (L Lake) Trail above Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Little Lake (L Lake) Trail above Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Little Lake (L Lake) above Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness.
Little Lake (L Lake) above Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness.
Outlet of Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Outlet of Upper Canyon Creek Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness