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California
8.4 mi
Distance
1,563 ft
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Landers Lake
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Landers Lake is a moderate 8.39-mile alpine lake hike featuring nearly 1,600 feet of elevation gain through the Sierra Nevada backcountry. This scenic trail rewards hikers with views of a pristine mountain lake nestled in a glacially-carved basin, offering excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing. The route combines steady climbing through forested terrain with open alpine meadows, making it an ideal mid-summer adventure for hikers seeking solitude and natural beauty.
Sunrise Creek
~1 min drive
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Parker Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek trail with 2,500 ft gain through forested terrain.
Bear Basin
~3 min drive
Steep alpine climb to remote Bear Basin with 7,500 ft elevation gain.
Ward Lake
~4 min drive
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Union Lake
~5 min drive
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Kidd Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile climb with 2,361 ft gain near Kidd Creek.
Thumb Rock
~6 min drive
Steady 4-mile climb to Thumb Rock with 1,000 ft gain and scenic summit views.
Tracy
~6 min drive
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Rose
~6 min drive
Moderate 3.6-mile climb with 1,687 ft elevation gain.
Willow Creek
~6 min drive
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