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California
32.0 mi
Distance
2,771 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Sierra National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Kaiser Pass
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Kaiser Pass is a challenging high-altitude traverse offering expansive Sierra Nevada views and access to remote alpine terrain. This 32-mile route gains over 2,700 feet while traversing exposed ridgelines and high passes, making it ideal for experienced backpackers seeking solitude and dramatic mountain scenery. The trail showcases the rugged beauty of California's eastern Sierra, with potential for encountering alpine lakes, granite peaks, and pristine wilderness.
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Bear Butte
~1 min drive
Challenging 12.2-mile summit hike with 2,166 ft elevation gain.
China Peak
~1 min drive
Scenic 3.4-mile peak hike with 405 ft elevation gain and alpine views.
Huntington Shore
~2 min drive
Easy 1-mile coastal walk with ocean views near Huntington Beach.
Kaiser Loop
~1 min drive
Challenging 21.7-mile Sierra Nevada loop with 3,922 ft elevation gain.
Potter Creek
~2 min drive
Steady 3.82-mile foothill climb with 1,335 ft gain near Potter Creek.
Indian Pools
~2 min drive
Easy waterside trail to natural swimming pools.
Idaho Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate 4.62-mile hike to alpine Idaho Lake with 873 ft elevation gain.
Midge Creek
~4 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with gentle elevation gain near Midge Creek.
George Lake
~5 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
