1.4 hr
Overview
The Ram Lake Trail branches off the John Muir Trail and moves along the west side of Purple Lake, crossing through forested areas and meadows.<br><br>Once you leave the environs of Purple Lake, the trail begins to climb up toward treeline. The narrow singletrack trail can be difficult to follow in spots compared to the JMT, but there are a few small cairns to keep you on track. <br><br>The trail ends at the water\u2019s edge of Ram Lake, an idyllic alpine lake that will invite you to take a short break for food and water before returning back the way you came.
Trail Stats
3.9 km
266 m
3277 m
3023 m
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Photos
Singletrack on the way up to Ram Lake from Purple Lake.
Singletrack on the way up to Ram Lake from Purple Lake.
The trail going down from Ram Lake to Purple Lake.
The trail going down from Ram Lake to Purple Lake.
The trail ends at Ram Lake, an idyllic alpine lake great for a lunch break before heading back.
The trail ends at Ram Lake, an idyllic alpine lake great for a lunch break before heading back.
The clear waters of Ram Lake.
The clear waters of Ram Lake.