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4th Recess Lake - John Muir Wilderness

4th Recess Lake in the John Muir Wilderness is surrounded by rugged mountain terrain. Temperatures can range from 30°F to 70°F depending on the season. Nearby, visitors can explore the scenic trails of the John Muir Wilderness and enjoy the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada.

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4th Recess Lake - John Muir Wilderness is located in California

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37.44172664528983 N
118.78712415242467 W

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3 hrs 23 min from Fresno, CA
3 hrs 56 min from Visalia, CA
3 hrs 59 min from Hanford, CA
4 hrs from Merced, CA

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robherr

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Reviewed Sep. 11, 2018

Backpackers delight at 4th Recess Lake

At just above 10,000 feet, 4th Recess Lake is quite a climb to get to. The rewards for tackling the ardous hike is the crisp mountain air, the icy cold water (even in the hottest summer), and the glorious night sky above.

This is a dispersed backpackers camping area, pack everything in and pack everything out.

One of the awesome sights is the 'Alpine Glow' on the mountains as the sun sets, a sheer orange bathing the rocky slopes.

Month of VisitAugust