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California
16.2 mi
Distance
985 ft
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Big Lake
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Big Lake is a moderate 16.19-mile round-trip hike offering a rewarding alpine lake destination with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain. This trail showcases the classic Sierra Nevada landscape with forested approaches and open meadow sections leading to the pristine waters of Big Lake. The steady, manageable grade makes this an excellent choice for hikers seeking a full-day adventure with scenic payoff.
Reflection Lake
~7 min drive
<p>Reflection Lake wasn't always named such. In the late 1800s, the lake was lower in level and more indicative of a pond and was aptly named, Mud Lake. To attract more people to the area, a channel was dug to divert water from Manzanita Creek into Mud Lake. Trout were planted…
North Battle Creek
~0 min drive
Moderate 6.47-mile creek-side hike with 588 ft elevation gain.
Spattercone Crest Trail
~17 min drive
Short volcanic landscape hike with spatter cone views.
Triangle-Lvnp Caribou
~35 min drive
Easy 3.5-mile trail with minimal elevation gain in Triangle-Lvnp area.
Sunflower Flat
~8 min drive
<p>A commemorative plaque marks the Nobles Emigrant Trail which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Twenty-four miles of the 300-mile-long wagon route skirt through the northern edge of the park. Most of the original route in the park remains intact…
Bunchgrass Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.1-mile creek drainage hike with 1,444 ft elevation gain.
Subway Cave Interpretive Trail
~20 min drive
Easy 1.1-mile walk through a volcanic lava tube cave with interpretive features.
Manzanita Lake Day Use Area
~8 min drive
<p>The Manzanita Lake boat launch, trailhead, and picnic area are located on the southeast shore of Manzanita Lake. Get here by following the Manzanita Lake Campground Road off of Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway in the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/manzanita-lake-a…
Red Lake
~5 min drive
Moderate 8.6-mile alpine lake hike with 371 ft elevation gain.
West Triangle Lake Caribou
~36 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and pristine waters.
