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California
0.9 mi
Distance
180 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Heiser Lake Ext.
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Heiser Lake Ext. is a short, accessible trail perfect for families and casual hikers seeking a quick alpine escape. This nearly mile-long route features modest elevation gain through scenic terrain, offering views of the pristine lake and surrounding peaks. The trail's brevity and gentle grade make it an ideal warm-up hike or leisurely afternoon outing in the California high country.
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Bull Run Lake
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Sm01g Snow Trail
~3 min drive
Short alpine winter trail with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Sandy Mdw.
~4 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic open vistas.
Heiser Lake
~2 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Deer Creek
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Highland Creek
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Willow Mdw
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Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Trail 786469010602
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Easy 1.52-mile walk with 124 ft elevation gain.
Weiser Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 8-mile creek-side hike with 1,760 ft elevation gain.
