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California
3.2 mi
Distance
802 ft
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Why you'll love it
Emily Lake
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Emily Lake is a scenic alpine lake hike offering rewarding mountain views with moderate elevation gain over a manageable distance. This trail climbs through mixed forest terrain to reach a pristine alpine lake, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a classic Sierra or mountain lake experience without extreme technical difficulty. The steady ascent provides good cardiovascular challenge while remaining accessible to most intermediate hikers.
River South
~2 min drive
Easy riverside walk with gentle terrain and scenic water views.
Minaret Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile creek-side climb with 1,371 ft elevation gain.
Minaret Mine
~3 min drive
Historic alpine mine hike with steady elevation gain and Sierra views.
Agnew Wildflower Loop
~3 min drive
Easy wildflower loop with minimal elevation gain near Agnew area.
River North
~4 min drive
Moderate 2.45-mile river trail with 1,120 ft elevation gain.
John Muir
~4 min drive
Steep alpine trail with significant elevation gain in a short distance.
Starkweather
~5 min drive
Nearly 5-mile trail with 579 ft gain near Starkweather, California.
Shadow Creek
~5 min drive
Accessible creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain and shaded forest sections.
Cecile Lake
~5 min drive
Steep 1.1-mile alpine lake hike with 643 ft elevation gain.
Devil's Postpile Boundary Trai
~5 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile walk exploring volcanic terrain near Devil's Postpile.
