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California
1.6 mi
Distance
632 ft
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Why you'll love it
Francis Lake
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Francis Lake is a scenic alpine destination offering rewarding views for a relatively short hike. This 1.59-mile trail climbs 632 feet through varied terrain to reach a pristine mountain lake nestled in the high country. The steady elevation gain provides good exercise while remaining accessible to most hikers.
Upper Rock Creek Canyon
~3 min drive
Scenic canyon hike with granite walls and creek views near Rock Creek.
Tamarack Lakes Pack Sta. C
~3 min drive
Short alpine trail to Tamarack Lakes with minimal elevation gain.
Mono Pass Pack Station
~3 min drive
Moderate alpine trail with steady elevation gain near Mono Pass.
Eastern Brooks Lake
~3 min drive
Ultra-short walk to an alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Hilton Lakes
~3 min drive
Easy quarter-mile walk to alpine lakes with minimal elevation gain.
Pine Grove to Hilton Lakes
~3 min drive
Quick alpine connector to Hilton Lakes with steady forest climbing.
Mono Pass
~4 min drive
Quick alpine trail with minimal elevation gain near Mono Pass.
Little Lakes Valley
~4 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic valley views.
Ruby Lake
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake walk with minimal elevation gain and scenic water views.
Long Lake
~6 min drive
Easy quarter-mile walk to a scenic alpine lake.
