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California
6.8 mi
Distance
1,045 ft
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Why you'll love it
Big Margaret Lake
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Big Margaret Lake is a moderate alpine lake hike offering scenic mountain views and pristine backcountry scenery. The trail gains over 1,000 feet through mixed terrain, rewarding hikers with access to a beautiful high-elevation lake surrounded by granite peaks. This classic California Sierra destination provides excellent opportunities for photography, fishing, and alpine exploration.
Saddle Mountain
~1 min drive
Steep 3.84-mile climb to a scenic mountain saddle with 1,347 ft gain.
Margaret Lakes
~2 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 610 ft gain and scenic mountain views.
Rock Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 791 ft elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Rock Creek
~5 min drive
Scenic creek-side hike through Eastern Sierra foothills with gentle elevation gain.
Sharktooth Lake
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with modest elevation gain and scenic views.
Long Canyon
~5 min drive
Easy, ultra-short canyon walk ideal for families and casual hikers.
Silver Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forest with gentle elevation gain.
String Meadow
~6 min drive
Long alpine meadow hike with significant elevation gain and remote Sierra scenery.
Devil's Bathtub
~6 min drive
Easy 1-mile hike to a natural rock pool with 331 ft elevation gain.
Millers Crossing
~7 min drive
Moderate 10-mile foothill trail with gentle elevation gain near Millers Crossing.
