Duck Pass Trail
Climbing from the basin through a chain of high-country lakes to Duck Pass at 3,290 meters, with a view down onto the gem-like Duck Lake.
The Duck Pass Trail begins near Coldwater Campground and passes a string of high-country lakes including Arrowhead Lake, Ski Lake and Barney Lake. After about 6.5 km, it reaches Duck Pass at an elevation of about 3,290 meters, where Duck Lake shines deep blue below and the John Muir Trail valley stretches into the distance. The round trip is about 13 km with roughly 550 meters of elevation gain, and it takes most of a day. Watch for altitude sickness and afternoon thunderstorms. Near the trailhead is the Mammoth Consolidated Mine site, which is worth a stop on the way.
Opening hours
Approx. Jul–Sep
Nearby sights
- Mammoth Consolidated Mine
- Lake Mary
- Lake George & Crystal Lake Trail
- Lake Mamie
- Twin Lakes & Twin Falls
- Horseshoe Lake
- Mammoth Museum at Hayden Cabin
- Mammoth Mountain Ski Area