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California
2.6 mi
Distance
1,141 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Boulder Creek Lakes
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Boulder Creek Lakes offers a scenic alpine adventure with significant elevation gain packed into a short distance, rewarding hikers with pristine mountain lakes and subalpine meadows. The trail climbs steadily through forested terrain before opening into lake basin country, providing excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing. This is an ideal destination for those seeking high-elevation lake views without committing to a full day's journey.
Canyon Scramble
~1 min drive
Steep canyon scramble with significant elevation gain in under 2 miles.
Alpine Scramble
~6 min drive
Steep alpine scramble with 2,367 ft gain over 4.35 miles.
Deer Creek
~7 min drive
Challenging 13.8-mile creek-side hike with 3,784 ft elevation gain.
Bear Creek
~5 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain.
Willow Creek
~10 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with 2,412 ft gain near Willow Creek, CA.
Bobs Farm
~11 min drive
Moderate 7-mile foothills hike with 2,323 ft elevation gain.
Alpine Lake
~7 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic high-elevation views.
Ward Lake
~11 min drive
Extreme alpine climb with 8,000 ft gain in 3 miles near Ward Lake.
Four Lakes
~11 min drive
Moderate 8-mile alpine lake loop with 2,863 ft elevation gain in the Sierra Nevada.
Bear Valley Meadow
~7 min drive
Steep 2-mile climb to scenic Bear Valley Meadow with 1,226 ft elevation gain.
