DUCK LAKE VIA EMERALD LAKE TRAIL-LEVEL 2/3

The organizers have never hiked this trail so need your patience. If anyone is familiar with this trail and would like to help out please message the organizers.

NO LEADER OR SWEEP ON THIS HIKE.

PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS HIKE UNTIL YOU HAVE A PLACE TO STAY.

You can turn around anytime you’d like but try to stay with another hiker as then you will be on your own.

You can also do this hike on your own any day of the week.

Duck Pass Trail is a must do for those wanting to spend a day out in the wilderness, with some of the most stunning beauty you can find in the mountains.

### Why Hike Duck Pass

This hike visits several lakes and then climbs a 10,800-ft. pass on the Pacific Crest. The climb to the pass is quite scenic, with views of the lakes basin and rugged peaks lining the valley. Just beyond the pass is an overlook, with panoramic views of Duck Lake cradled in a cirque of 11,000-ft peaks and ridges. To the southwest, Silver Peak and the Silver Divide fill the skyline.
We will pass Emerald lake, Arrowhead lake, Skelton lake, Red lake, Barney lake, and finally the gorgeous Duck lake.

Distance - 8 miles
Elevation Gain - 1800 ft
9100 feet to 10,800 feet

If you can’t finish the entire trail, go as far as you’d like and you can still enjoy a great panoramic view of the Various lakes.

General Rating: Level 2+ (Moderate +). Download RATING TABLE (https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating) to read more about difficulty levels.

### Driving Directions

From Mammoth Lakes: Head west on Highway 203 (Main Street). Main Street changes its name to Lake Mary Road at the intersection with Minaret Road. Follow the Lake Mary Road for 3.6 miles to a fork just before Lake Mary. Bear left at the fork, following the signs for the Coldwater Campground. (The road travels around the east side of the lake.) Turn left at the Campground, 0.6 miles after the fork, and follow the road through the campground for 0.7 miles to the trailhead parking area, located at the end of the road. The Duck Pass trailhead is located at the south end of the parking area.
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> Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, coyotes, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike.