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The Upper Sunset Lake can be found on the Pacific Valley USGS quad topo map. Upper Sunset Lake is a reservoir in Alpine County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 38.6049, -119.8793 and the altitude is 7887 feet (2404 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Upper Sunset Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Upper Sunset Lake 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: Reservoir
Latitude: 38.6049
Longitude: -119.8793
Elevation: 7887 ft (2404 m)
Locator Map - Upper Sunset Lake
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 49°F - Low: 34°F
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Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 47 to 62 higher elevations...60 to 70 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
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Monday:
High: 55°F - Low: 38°F
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Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 52 to 67 higher elevations...65 to 75 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds around 10 mph.
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Tuesday:
High: 62°F - Low: 43°F
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Sunny...warmer. Highs 62 to 77.
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Wednesday:
High: 67°F - Low: 49°F
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Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 67 to 82.
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Thursday:
High: 69°F - Low: 44°F
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Clear. Lows 45 to 60. Highs 70 to 85.
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Friday:
High: 68°F - Low: 41°F
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Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 57. Highs 71 to 86.
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Nearby Trails
Tamarack Lake Trail (Distance: 1.6 mi)
Nestled beneath the steep walls of Monument Ridge and Crater Crest is a rocky basin carpeted with high alpine meadows and highlighted with hardy trees. In that basin lies Tamarack Lake, a true subalpi...
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From the guidebook "100 Hikes in California's Central Sierra & Coast Range"
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Pacific Crest Trail (PCT): Wet Meadows Trailhead to Raymond Lake (Distance: 1.9 mi)
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Alpine County, CA - Hiking - length:9 mi
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Deer Valley (Distance: 2.5 mi)
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From the guidebook "Guide to Northern California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails"
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South Lake Tahoe, CA - Hiking - length:11 mi
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Granite and Grouse Lakes Trail (Distance: 3.6 mi)
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From the guidebook "100 Hikes in California's Central Sierra & Coast Range"
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Shay Creek Summer Home Area, CA - Hiking - length:12 mi
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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: $780
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1215 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
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Price from: $999
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1350 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
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Price from: $999
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