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California
16.0 mi
Distance
502 ft
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Why you'll love it
Gold Lake Highway
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Gold Lake Highway is a scenic 16-mile route through the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering moderate elevation gain and access to pristine alpine lake country. This trail traverses through mixed conifer forests with potential views of Gold Lake and surrounding peaks, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a longer day hike or backpacking adventure. The relatively gentle grade makes this accessible for experienced hikers while still providing rewarding mountain scenery.
Church Meadow Loop
~0 min drive
Easy 2-mile meadow loop with minimal elevation gain.
Mills Peak
~1 min drive
Accessible 4-mile peak hike with 717 ft gain and rewarding summit views.
Howard
~5 min drive
Moderate 11-mile trail with 865 ft gain through California backcountry.
Packer Lake Picnic
~6 min drive
Easy 0.64-mile stroll to a scenic picnic area at Packer Lake.
Upper Salmon Lake
~3 min drive
Steady alpine lake hike with 968 ft gain to pristine mountain lake.
Fifty-Four Road
~7 min drive
Remote 25-mile backcountry route with 3,000+ ft gain for experienced hikers.
Sardine Lake Overlook
~7 min drive
Quick alpine lake overlook with rewarding views and minimal distance.
Gold Vly Marked Snomobile Tr
~6 min drive
Marked snowmobile trail with steady climbing through Sierra Nevada forest.
Tamarack Connection
~7 min drive
Moderate 7-mile connector with 1,323 ft elevation gain.
Spencer Lakes
~11 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain near Spencer Lakes.
