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California
4.7 mi
Distance
471 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Junction Butte
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Junction Butte is a scenic 4.72-mile trail offering accessible hiking with moderate elevation gain through California's diverse terrain. The route ascends 471 feet to Junction Butte, providing expansive views of the surrounding landscape and a rewarding destination for hikers seeking a half-day adventure. This trail combines gentle grades with interesting geological features typical of the region.
Upper French
~1 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
~9 min drive
Easy half-mile walk to a scenic alpine lake.
Iron Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.4-mile alpine lake hike with 2,780 ft elevation gain.
Chetwood Cabin
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.22-mile hike to historic Chetwood Cabin with 595 ft elevation gain.
Ashley Lake
~10 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady forest climb and rewarding views.
Isberg
~6 min drive
Challenging 19-mile alpine trek with 2,885 ft elevation gain.
Clover Meadow
~8 min drive
Easy 3-mile meadow hike with gentle elevation gain.
Frog Meadow
~10 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile meadow walk with minimal elevation gain.
Cora Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.32-mile creek-side hike with steady forest climbing.
