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California
2.8 mi
Distance
7,851 ft
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Cowboy Traverse
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The Cowboy Traverse is a steep and challenging alpine route gaining nearly 8,000 feet over less than 3 miles, making it one of California's most intense elevation experiences. This expert-level trek demands exceptional fitness and mountaineering skills, with sustained steep terrain and significant exposure throughout. The route rewards dedicated hikers with dramatic high-elevation vistas and a true wilderness experience in California's backcountry.
Warr Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 1.24-mile trail with 156 ft elevation gain.
Iroquois to Water Tank
~2 min drive
Steady climb to a water tank viewpoint with chaparral views.
Saxon Urban Trails
~3 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile urban trail with minimal elevation gain.
Saxon Trail
~3 min drive
Moderate 10.32-mile trail with 2,528 ft elevation gain.
Ridge Loop
~4 min drive
Easy 2.31-mile ridge loop with 176 ft elevation gain.
Gunmount Trail
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.75-mile day hike with 307 ft elevation gain.
Frog Pond Loop
~4 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile pond loop with minimal elevation gain.
Meiss Meadow- Round Lake Trail
~5 min drive
Moderate alpine trail through meadows to Round Lake with steady elevation gain.
Sierra Sidewinder
~5 min drive
Quick Sierra Nevada loop with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Corral Trail
~6 min drive
Easy 3.8-mile loop with gentle terrain and minimal elevation gain.
