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California
7.4 mi
Distance
2,780 ft
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Iron Lake
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Iron Lake is a moderate alpine hike offering 7.4 miles of steady climbing through varied terrain to reach a scenic high-elevation lake. The trail gains nearly 2,800 feet of elevation, rewarding hikers with alpine views and the pristine waters of Iron Lake. This route is ideal for hikers seeking a challenging day hike with significant elevation gain and mountain lake scenery.
Upper French
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.78-mile Sierra climb with nearly 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Snake Meadow
~3 min drive
Easy meadow loop with gentle elevation gain and open grassland views.
Anona Lake
~6 min drive
Easy half-mile walk to a scenic alpine lake.
Junction Butte
~4 min drive
Accessible 4.7-mile butte hike with scenic views and moderate elevation gain.
Chetwood Cabin
~8 min drive
Moderate 4.22-mile hike to historic Chetwood Cabin with 595 ft elevation gain.
Ashley Lake
~6 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady forest climb and rewarding views.
Lion Point
~6 min drive
Accessible 5.92-mile summit hike with 282 ft elevation gain and panoramic views.
Fish Creek
~9 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through riparian habitat with minimal elevation gain.
Superior Lake
~7 min drive
Ultra-short lakeside stroll to Superior Lake with minimal elevation gain.
Cora Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.32-mile creek-side hike with steady forest climbing.
