Hiking times on this website do not include rest breaks. See the explanation here.
| Region: Alpine Lakes Region | |
| Altitude in Meters: 4,100 | |
| Rating: Easy |
Summary: A brisk walk around Black Lake takes 45 minutes. A leisurely pace allows contemplation of the glorious surroundings.
| Region: Alpine Lakes Region | |
| Location: ½ km northwest of Black Lake | |
| Itinerary: Black Lake—Pass 4230 | |
| Duration: 1 hour round-trip | |
| Altitude in Meters: Start 4,100. Destination 4,230 | |
| Elevation Gain: 130 meters | |
| Rating: Easy |
Summary: Enjoy an outstanding vista of lake and peak, one of the finest in the entire region. The Lanhua Meadow Route crosses over the pass.
| Region: Alpine Lakes Region | |
| Itinerary: Varies | |
| Duration: 1 to 5 hours round-trip depending on itinerary | |
| Altitude in Meters: Start 4,100. Destination 4,090 to 4,260 | |
| Elevation Gain: 10 to 330 meters | |
| Rating: Easy to Moderate |
Summary: Starting from Black Lake, hike to one or several of the nearby alpine lakes. A circuit reaching all of them (except Lisu Lakes) takes 5 hours.
| Region: Alpine Lakes Region | |
| Location: 1 km southwest of Black Lake | |
| Itinerary: Black Lake—Col 4460 | |
| Duration: 4 hours round-trip | |
| Altitude in Meters: Start 4,100. Destination 4,460 | |
| Elevation Gain: 360 meters | |
| Rating: Moderate (steep grade) |
Summary: Col 4460 provides superb views on clear days. You may glimpse the white massif of Meili Snow Mountain (梅里雪山), the highest peak in Yunnan Province. For the route to the col see here.
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Black Lake from the south
View near Pass 4230
Approaching Yellow Lake
Long Lake
Black Lake with Col 4460 at upper right
View near the col