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California
5.8 mi
Distance
1,211 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Kelly Lake-Poker Flat
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The Kelly Lake-Poker Flat trail offers a moderate alpine adventure through the Sierra Nevada backcountry, combining steady elevation gain with scenic lake views. This 5.8-mile route takes hikers through mixed conifer forests and open meadows to reach pristine alpine lakes nestled in glacially-carved basins. The trail provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and mountain photography while remaining accessible to experienced day hikers.
Poker Flat-Young's Valley
~4 min drive
Challenging 15.8-mile loop connecting Poker Flat and Young's Valley with 2,645 ft gain.
Sanger Creek
~11 min drive
Easy 1-mile creek-side hike with 411 ft elevation gain.
Rattlesnake Meadows
~13 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with 1,873 ft elevation gain and alpine views.
Black Butte
~8 min drive
Steady climb to a volcanic summit with panoramic views.
Crazy Peak
~12 min drive
Quick 1.74-mile summit hike with 315 ft gain and excellent views.
Kings Saddle
~13 min drive
Scenic 3-mile out-and-back hike to a mountain saddle with ridge views.
East Fork Illinois River
~10 min drive
Moderate riverside hike along the East Fork Illinois River with steady forest terrain.
Sanger Peak Lookout
~12 min drive
Quick steep climb to a historic fire lookout with panoramic views.
Osgood Ditch
~14 min drive
Moderate 3.1-mile trail with 1,079 ft gain following historic ditch infrastructure.
Raspberry Lake
~11 min drive
Moderate 6-mile hike to alpine lake with 1,758 ft elevation gain.
