Rae Lakes

California · POI · part of Kings Canyon

A luminous chain of high-alpine glacial tarns set beneath 13,000-foot peaks — the crown jewel of the park's backcountry and the centerpiece of the iconic Rae Lakes Loop.

Typical weather

MonthHighLowRain
Jan27°F15°F4.9 in
Feb27°F14°F4.5 in
Mar31°F17°F3.4 in
Apr37°F21°F1.8 in
May46°F29°F1.6 in
Jun59°F40°F1.1 in
Jul66°F47°F2.0 in
Aug65°F46°F1.4 in
Sep59°F41°F0.8 in
Oct49°F32°F1.2 in
Nov38°F22°F2.1 in
Dec28°F15°F4.0 in

Coordinates: 36.8032, -118.4013.

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