Hell for Sure 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 at an elevation of , has a few small rocky islands and is between Red Mountain to the north and
Mount Hutton to the south.
The Hell for Sure trail and Hell for Sure Pass both are named after this lake with the region being known for its rough terrain.
The rocks the surround Hell for Sure Lake and its nearby mountains are estimated to be over 100 million years old.
Nearby Lakes
Within the Red Mountain basin there are a few lakes that are close to Hell for Sure Lake including Horseshoe Lake,
Disappointment 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)
Lakes of Fresno County, California
Sierra National Forest