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California
14.0 mi
Distance
1,874 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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Why you'll love it
5N01 Snow Trail
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The 5N01 Snow Trail is a moderately challenging 14-mile route featuring nearly 1,900 feet of elevation gain through the California backcountry. This trail offers a rewarding alpine experience with sustained climbing and scenic vistas typical of high-elevation terrain. The name suggests snow presence at higher elevations, making seasonal timing crucial for safe passage.
Sword Lake
~6 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with moderate elevation gain and rewarding summit views.
Burgson Lake
~6 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain near Burgson Lake.
6N06 Snow Trail
~7 min drive
Moderate 12.46-mile alpine trail with 2,183 ft gain in California high country.
19Ev114 Snow Trail
~6 min drive
Steady 3.73-mile climb with 750 ft gain through scenic California backcountry.
05N31 Snow Trail
~9 min drive
Brisk 1.3-mile alpine climb with 405 ft elevation gain.
Herring Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 12-mile creek-side forest hike with steady elevation gain.
Mccormick Creek
~7 min drive
Scenic 5.39-mile creek-side hike with 747 ft elevation gain.
Waterhouse Lake
~10 min drive
Easy 2.75-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Eagle Creek
~10 min drive
Challenging 13.32-mile backcountry trail with 2,746 ft elevation gain.
Woods Gulch
~14 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile gulch hike with 1,414 ft elevation gain through woodland terrain.