Disappointment Lake is an
Alpine lake
Alpine lakes are classified as lakes at high altitudes in mountainous zones, usually near or above the tree line, with extended periods of ice cover. These lakes are commonly formed from glacial activity (either current or in the past) but can al ...
located in the
John Muir Wilderness
The John Muir Wilderness is a wilderness area that extends along the crest of the Sierra Nevada of California for , in the Inyo and Sierra National Forests. Established in 1964 by the Wilderness Act and named for naturalist John Muir, it encompa ...
, which is part of the
Sierra Nevada mountain range. The lake is found by following the Hell for Sure Trail which continues up to
Hell for Sure Lake
Hell for Sure Lake is an Alpine lake located in the John Muir Wilderness, which is part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The lake is at an elevation of , has a few small rocky islands and is between Red Mountain to the north and Mount Hutt ...
and Hell for Sure Pass.
Mount Hutton can be found approximately to the south east and Red Mountain can be found approximately to the northeast.
Nearby Lakes
Disappointment Lake is part of the Red Mountain basin of which there are a few lakes including
Hell for Sure Lake
Hell for Sure Lake is an Alpine lake located in the John Muir Wilderness, which is part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The lake is at an elevation of , has a few small rocky islands and is between Red Mountain to the north and Mount Hutt ...
, Horseshoe Lake, and Devil's Punchbowl.
See also
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List of lakes in California
There are more than 3,000 named lakes, reservoirs, and dry lakes in the U.S. state of California.
Largest lakes
In terms of area covered, the largest lake in California is the Salton Sea, a lake formed in 1905 which is now saline. It occupie ...
References
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Lakes of the Sierra Nevada (United States)