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Highland Lakes can be found on the Dardanelles Cone USGS quad topo map. Highland Lakes is a lake in Alpine County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 38.4916, -119.8024 and the altitude is 8599 feet (2621 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Highland Lakes should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Highland Lakes are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 38.4916
Longitude: -119.8024
Elevation: 8599 ft (2621 m)
Locator Map - Highland Lakes
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 32°F - Low: 25°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs 34 to 49 higher elevations...46 to 56 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
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Monday:
High: 25°F - Low: 17°F
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Snow showers and rain showers in the morning...then snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 23 to 35 higher elevations... 32 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches lower elevations...4 to 6 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet in the morning. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph. Over ridges...prevailing southwest winds 25 to 40 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon...gusts up to 55 mph in the morning.
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Tuesday:
High: 23°F - Low: 19°F
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Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning...then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Not as cold. Highs 25 to 40 higher elevations...38 to 48 lower elevations. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph in the morning becoming light. Over ridges...prevailing northeast winds 15 to 25 mph shifting to the north 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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Wednesday:
High: 26°F - Low: 18°F
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Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs 31 to 46.
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Thursday:
High: 35°F - Low: 24°F
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Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 40 to 55.
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Friday:
High: 37°F - Low: 23°F
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Partly cloudy. Lows 23 to 38. Highs 40 to 55.
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Saturday:
High: 31°F - Low: --°F
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Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow. Lows 22 to 37. Highs 37 to 52.
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Nearby Trails
Paradise Valley Loop Trail (Distance: 0.4 mi)
The rugged mountains of the Carson–Iceberg and Emigrant Wildernesses form a dramatic backdrop for the miles of rich green meadows traversed on this scenic loop. Your route follows the Pacific Crest Tr...
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From the guidebook "100 Hikes in California's Central Sierra & Coast Range"
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Peaceful Pines, CA - Hiking - length:15 mi
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The Forgotten Sierra - Carson-Iceberg Wilderness (Distance: 0.5 mi)
The hike is a short, steep, easy-to-follow cross-country route from Highland Lakes Campground to the top of Hiram Peak. The region receives light use with the majority of visitors fishing at Highland...
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From the guidebook "101 Hikes in Northern California: Exploring Mountains, Valleys, and Seashore"
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Bear Valley, CA - Hiking - length:2.4 mi
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Ebbetts Pass to Nobel Lake (Distance: 2.3 mi)
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From the guidebook "Hiking Northern California"
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Markleeville, CA - Hiking - length:7.4 mi
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Noble and Asa Lakes Trail (Distance: 3.2 mi)
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From the guidebook "100 Hikes in California's Central Sierra & Coast Range"
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Peaceful Pines, CA - Hiking - length:14 mi
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Noble Lake (Distance: 3.8 mi)
Although Noble Lake lacks the pristine splendor of many High Sierra lakes, the hike to it offers sensational views of the volcanic Sierra Crest, glaciated Noble Canyon, and rugged alpine summits. Part...
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From the guidebook "Hiking The Sierra Nevada"
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Markleeville, CA - Hiking - length:7.40000009536743 mi
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The Mountain Club by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 14 mi)
Guests at The Mountain Club can enjoy premium ski in/ski out lodging in the heart of the Mountain Village. Unit sizes range from hotel style units to 2 bedroom plus loft condominiums. These rooms prov...
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Price from: $369
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Best Western Topaz Lake Inn (Distance: 20 mi)
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Price from: $68
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Lost Cabin by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 20 mi)
Lost Cabin features luxury two and three bedroom townhomes with private garages and balconies. These townhomes are located on the meadow with direct access to cross country trails and centrally locate...
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1150 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
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Price from: $780
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Meadowstone by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 20 mi)
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1200 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
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Price from: $910
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Snowcrest by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 20 mi)
Snowcrest provides guests with slope-side luxury accommodations that have incredible mountain views and ski in/ski out convenience. Unit sizes range from one bedroom to a magnificent three bedroom plu...
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1215 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
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Price from: $999
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