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California
5.0 mi
Distance
312 ft
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Why you'll love it
Lake Margaret
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Lake Margaret is a scenic alpine lake hike offering stunning mountain views with moderate elevation gain. This 5-mile round trip ascends through mixed forest and meadow terrain to reach a pristine alpine lake, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a rewarding day hike without extreme technical difficulty. The trail provides excellent opportunities for photography, wildlife viewing, and enjoying California's high country landscape.
Emigrant Lake
~0 min drive
Moderate 8.83-mile hike to scenic alpine lake with 1,713 ft elevation gain.
Kirkwood Lake Loop
~1 min drive
Easy 3-mile alpine lake loop with gentle elevation gain.
Sentinels
~2 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile walk with minimal elevation gain, perfect for casual hikers.
Thunder Mountain Loop
~3 min drive
Moderate 9.5-mile loop with 1,820 ft elevation gain and panoramic mountain views.
Strawberry Creek
~4 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through woodland with minimal elevation gain.
Schneider Camp
~3 min drive
Easy 1.55-mile forest walk to a historic camp with minimal elevation gain.
Bryan Meadow
~10 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic grassland views.
Minkalo
~6 min drive
Easy 4.26-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Minkalo.
Thunder Mountain
~4 min drive
Quick 1.2-mile climb to Thunder Mountain with 181 ft elevation gain.
Summit City
~11 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile foothill hike with 416 ft elevation gain and scenic ridge views.
