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California
6.4 mi
Distance
690 ft
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Alger Lakes
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Alger Lakes is a scenic alpine lake trail offering moderate hiking through subalpine meadows and forest terrain in the California high country. The route gains nearly 700 feet of elevation while covering just over 6 miles, making it an accessible option for hikers seeking mountain lake views and potential wildlife viewing. This trail showcases the natural beauty of the region's alpine environment with opportunities to explore multiple lake basins.
Mono Pass Trailhead
~11 min drive
<p>This historic trans-Sierra trail climbs gradually through lodgepole pines and past wet meadows. In mid-summer, look for red mountain heather blooming trailside. After the Spillway Lake junction, the trail climbs steadily and more steeply to Mono Pass (elevation 10,600 feet)…
Gaylor Lakes Trailhead
~13 min drive
<p>This short but steep hike offers spectacular high-country views, wildflowers in the summer, and lake views. From the trailhead, located right next to Tioga Pass, climb steadily to a ridge with views of the high Sierra including Mt. Dana and Dana Meadows. At the ridge crest,…
Elizabeth Lake Trailhead
~17 min drive
<p>The trail climbs steadily to a glacier-carved lake at the base of Unicorn Peak in the heart of the Cathedral Range. A one-mile trail circles the lake. The trail begins at the back of the B loop in the Tuolumne Meadows Campground.<br /> <br /> <strong>Distance: </strong>4.8…
Cathedral Lakes Trailhead
~18 min drive
<p>Cathedral Lakes are nestled at the foot of Cathedral Peak. In addition to the lakes themselves, hikers will enjoy views of Cathedral Peak and Echo Peak. The trail through this area is part of the John Muir Trail, which sees high traffic all season. The area is also popular…
Gem Pass Snow Bypass
~6 min drive
Steep alpine bypass to Gem Pass with significant elevation gain.
Bloody Canyon
~7 min drive
Steep alpine climb with 2,080 ft gain offering dramatic Sierra views.
Rush Creek
~7 min drive
Short Sierra Nevada hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Weber Lake
~8 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and forest views.
Clark Lakes
~8 min drive
Ultra-short alpine lake walk with minimal elevation gain.
Marie Lakes
~9 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with dramatic elevation gain in under 2 miles.
