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Lake Eiler from Cypress
semi-loop

MODERATE DAY HIKE
or
OVERNIGHT BACKPACK

7.2 miles  1,150' elevation gain

best season: 
Aug-Oct
but not if snow below:
6,600'

dogs welcome

campfires allowed with a permit

available online

no fires if extreme fire danger,
check with Lassen National Forest (look in Passes and Permits)

Wilderness Permits--none required for the Thousand Lakes Wilderness; enjoy your visit

This may be the shortest hike in the Thousand Lakes Wilderness, but as you labor up the initial 1,000' climb you may have your doubts. 

It flattens out as you approach pretty little Eiler Meadow. And shortly thereafter you reach 3/4-mile long Lake Eiler.  There are two good campsites with fine lakefront views.

Your trail meanders around a loop of Thousand Lakes Valley for a few miles.  Along the way you find another good campsite at Barrett Lake, before returning back down to the trailhead.

Mosquitos June-July.
Snow Nov-June.

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