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California
4.0 mi
Distance
1,475 ft
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Why you'll love it
Five Lakes
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Five Lakes is a scenic alpine loop that rewards hikers with stunning views of multiple pristine mountain lakes nestled in a high-elevation basin. The trail climbs steadily through mixed forest before opening into subalpine terrain with excellent vistas of the surrounding peaks and lake-dotted landscape. This popular destination offers a perfect balance of challenge and reward for intermediate hikers seeking alpine scenery without extreme technical difficulty.
Bear Creek Trail
~2 min drive
Steady 4-mile creek-side hike with nearly 1,000 ft elevation gain.
Squaw Saddle Trail
~3 min drive
Quick 1.2-mile ascent to a scenic saddle with panoramic views.
Five Lakes Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 9-mile creek-side hike through forested terrain with minimal elevation gain.
Granite Chief
~3 min drive
Steep alpine climb to granite peaks with panoramic Sierra views.
Squaw Valley Wst Connection
~4 min drive
Steep 1.67-mile connector with 600 ft gain near Lake Tahoe.
Pole Creek Nordic
~7 min drive
Moderate 10-mile nordic trail with 2,215 ft elevation gain through forested terrain.
Shanks Cove
~6 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile coastal hike with 1,712 ft elevation gain near Shanks Cove.
Big Spring
~5 min drive
Easy 1.7-mile walk to Big Spring with minimal elevation gain.
Deer Creek
~9 min drive
Gentle creek-side trail through Northern California riparian woodland.
Western State Tahoe Rim Tie
~8 min drive
Alpine connector trail offering access to Tahoe Rim Trail with forest and high-elevation views.
