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Sue
October 22, 2025
This trail is a challenging route through dense forest, gaining over 1,300 m in the first 6 km before reaching the lower lake, and can be a good turnaround point with campsites and outstanding views. From there, the trail climbs steadily toward Upper Pierce Lake, a picturesque, quiet basin tucked beneath Mount MacFarlane, with the summit route branching off just beyond.
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17.1km
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1,710m
1,710m
Hike the difficult Mount MacFarlane Trail, a 10.7-mile route with 5604 feet of elevation gain, offering panoramic views and alpine lakes.
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Distance 2.61 km
Uphill 540 m
Downhill 60 m
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