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California
9.0 mi
Distance
201 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Five Lakes Creek
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Five Lakes Creek offers a scenic 9-mile journey through California backcountry with modest elevation gain, making it an accessible option for hikers seeking creek-side scenery and forested terrain. The trail follows the creek drainage, providing opportunities to observe riparian ecosystems and enjoy cooler, shaded conditions along the water corridor. This moderate hike rewards visitors with peaceful creek crossings and the chance to explore multiple lake basins in the Five Lakes area.
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Quick 1.2-mile ascent to a scenic saddle with panoramic views.
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~4 min drive
Scenic alpine loop featuring multiple mountain lakes with steady elevation gain.
Hellhole
~7 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile hike with 849 ft gain through California backcountry.
Big Spring
~2 min drive
Easy 1.7-mile walk to Big Spring with minimal elevation gain.
Granite Chief
~5 min drive
Steep alpine climb to granite peaks with panoramic Sierra views.
Talbot Creek Trail
~9 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through forested terrain.
Squaw Valley Wst Connection
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Bear Pen
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.6-mile foothills trail with 1,348 ft gain and scenic views.
Buckskin
~9 min drive
Easy 2-mile trail with 484 ft gain near Buckskin, California.
Cold Stream
~10 min drive
Short alpine trail following Cold Stream with steady elevation gain.
