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California
2.6 mi
Distance
313 ft
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Why you'll love it
Blue Lake National Rec. Trail
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Blue Lake National Recreation Trail is a scenic 2.6-mile out-and-back hike featuring modest elevation gain through California's natural landscape. This accessible trail offers a rewarding destination with views of the alpine lake and surrounding terrain, making it ideal for hikers seeking a shorter outing with manageable climbing.
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Moderate 11-mile creek-side hike with 1,662 ft elevation gain.
Poison Flat Trail
~15 min drive
Moderate 10.48-mile hike with 2,450 ft gain through California backcountry.
Clear Lake Loop Trail
~15 min drive
Scenic 3.7-mile lake loop with moderate elevation and rewarding water views.
Mill Creek Falls Trail
~15 min drive
Easy waterfall walk with minimal elevation gain near Mill Creek.
South Emerson Trail
~18 min drive
Steady 3-mile climb with 784 ft gain through scenic California foothills.
Slide Creek Trail
~18 min drive
Moderate creek-side trail with 627 ft gain and scenic water features.
Mill Creek South
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Moderate 8-mile hike with 969 ft gain through Mill Creek area.
North Emerson Trail
~19 min drive
Moderate 8.72-mile mountain hike with 2,884 ft elevation gain.
Mill Creek North
~20 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile creek-side climb with 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Pine Creek Trail
~25 min drive
Moderate 8.82-mile Sierra hike with 2,478 ft elevation gain through forest.
