Loading…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
California
5.4 mi
Distance
2,110 ft
Gain
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Badenaugh Canyon
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
Badenaugh Canyon offers a moderately challenging ascent through a scenic canyon environment in California's diverse terrain. With over 2,100 feet of elevation gain across 5.4 miles, this trail rewards hikers with canyon views and natural features characteristic of the region. The steady climb makes it an excellent choice for hikers building endurance and seeking a half-day adventure.
Boca-Loyalton
~3 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile Sierra foothills connector with steady elevation gain and scenic ridge views.
Crystal Peak Nature
~6 min drive
Short, scenic nature walk with steady elevation gain near Crystal Peak.
Wheeler Loop
~16 min drive
Moderate 11-mile loop with 719 ft elevation gain and scenic views.
Belli Front Trail
~21 min drive
Easy 1.33-mile Nevada trail with minimal elevation gain.
Kyburz
~15 min drive
Easy 4-mile Sierra foothills walk with minimal elevation gain.
Stampede
~16 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Stampede.
Cottonwood Fisherman
~17 min drive
Moderate 6.82-mile trail with nearly 1,000 ft gain and fishing access.
West Intermediate Perimeter Trail
~23 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile perimeter loop in Nevada with minimal elevation change.
Sagehen Nordic Loop
~20 min drive
Scenic 5-mile loop with 935 ft gain through Sierra terrain.
Overland Emigrant Trail
~17 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile historic trail with minimal elevation gain.
