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Dogs in Space–Drifter Loop, 3 sights

3.5 mi · ▲ 637 ft · 1 hr 29 min

Dogs in Space–Drifter Loop, 3 sights is a 3.5-mile loop near Lakeview, CA. It climbs 637 ft, with sections as steep as 23% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 68/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi6,943 – 7,586 ft · steepest grade: 23%3.8 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Dogs in Space 39.35636, -120.26714
Nearest town Lakeview, CA
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Dogs in Space–Drifter Loop, 3 sights

3.5 mi · ▲ 637 ft · 1 hr 29 min

Elevation 6,942–7,585 ft

Loop

Trailhead: Dogs in Space · 39.35636, -120.26714

Weather Aug 3: Clear, high 81°F / low 52° · precip 0% · wind 4 mph · sunrise 6:04 AM · sunset 8:12 PM

  1. Start on Dogs in Space, heading SW.
  2. 350 ftContinue straight onto Crazy Horse, heading SW.
  3. 0.7 miBear right onto Drifter, heading NW.
  4. 0.4 miTurn right onto Andromeda, heading SW.
  5. 0.3 miSharp left onto Everest, heading NE.
  6. 0.5 miContinue straight onto Upper Mother Lode, heading N.
  7. 200 ftTurn left onto Everest, heading NE.
  8. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Hastings, heading NE.
  9. 500 ftContinue straight onto Crazy Horse, heading N.
  10. 0.6 miTurn right onto Dogs in Space, heading S.
  11. 0.4 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/dogs-in-space-drifter-loop-3-sights

Trail surface

100% dirt

Weather

ClearTemperature 81°F52°
Precip0%Wind4 mphUV8Humidity20%
Hourly temperature
85°50°
Sunrise 6:04 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PMSunset 8:12 PM
Tue 82°61°
Wed 82°54°
Thu 86°53°
Fri 87°54°
Sat 87°55°
Sun 86°54°

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