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California
9.0 mi
Distance
201 ft
Gain
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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.
Squaw Saddle Trail
~1 min drive
Quick 1.2-mile ascent to a scenic saddle with panoramic views.
Big Spring
~2 min drive
Easy 1.7-mile walk to Big Spring with minimal elevation gain.
Shanks Cove
~3 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile coastal hike with 1,712 ft elevation gain near Shanks Cove.
Five Lakes
~4 min drive
Scenic alpine loop featuring multiple mountain lakes with steady elevation gain.
Granite Chief
~5 min drive
Steep alpine climb to granite peaks with panoramic Sierra views.
Bear Pen
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.6-mile foothills trail with 1,348 ft gain and scenic views.
Hellhole
~7 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile hike with 849 ft gain through California backcountry.
Bear Creek Trail
~7 min drive
Steady 4-mile creek-side hike with nearly 1,000 ft elevation gain.
Greyhorse
~7 min drive
Steep 3.86-mile climb with 1,676 ft elevation gain near Greyhorse, California.
Squaw Valley Wst Connection
~8 min drive
Steep 1.67-mile connector with 600 ft gain near Lake Tahoe.
