Dardanelles Lake Trail

Overview

Dardanelles Lake is a short spur off Christmas Valley Trail. It is well worth the 1.2-mile trip to the lake. The trail is a mix of easy flowing, forested singletrack with 3 creek crossings and some technical rock sections.<br><br>Dardanelles Lake is a great lake for a dip on warm summer days. The lake is beautiful and almost entirely ringed with big granite. It is a great alpine lake.<br><br>The creek crossings all have large stepping stones, but are usually easily rideable in summer.<br><br>There are a few short hike-a-bike sections right near the lake (perhaps rideable for a trials monster). They are all rideable on the way back, so scout your lines. Super fun!

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Dardanelles Lake - a gorgeous granite-ringed alpine lake. Worth the side trip!

Dardanelles Lake - a gorgeous granite-ringed alpine lake. Worth the side trip!

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