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California
2.3 mi
Distance
1,010 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Alpine Lake
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Alpine Lake offers a scenic alpine destination with moderate elevation gain packed into a short distance, making it an efficient climb to high-elevation terrain. The trail ascends through mixed forest and alpine meadows to reach the pristine lake, providing rewarding views and cooler temperatures typical of alpine environments. This is an excellent choice for hikers seeking alpine scenery without committing to a full-day expedition.
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~1 min drive
Steep alpine scramble with 2,367 ft gain over 4.35 miles.
Deer Creek
~4 min drive
Challenging 13.8-mile creek-side hike with 3,784 ft elevation gain.
Boulder Creek Lakes
~7 min drive
Steep alpine trail to scenic mountain lakes with 1,141 ft elevation gain.
Blacks Basin
~7 min drive
Moderately steep 4.4-mile basin hike with 1,764 ft elevation gain.
Four Lakes
~6 min drive
Moderate 8-mile alpine lake loop with 2,863 ft elevation gain in the Sierra Nevada.
Canyon Scramble
~7 min drive
Steep canyon scramble with significant elevation gain in under 2 miles.
Willow Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with 2,412 ft gain near Willow Creek, CA.
Stoney Ridge
~8 min drive
Challenging 13.4-mile ridge hike with 3,325 ft elevation gain.
Seven Up Peak
~7 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile peak climb with 758 ft elevation gain.
Ward Lake
~9 min drive
Extreme alpine climb with 8,000 ft gain in 3 miles near Ward Lake.
