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California
4.6 mi
Distance
1,293 ft
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Lilypad Lake
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Lilypad Lake is a scenic 4.6-mile round-trip hike featuring nearly 1,300 feet of elevation gain, making it an accessible yet rewarding adventure for intermediate hikers. The trail ascends through mixed terrain to reach an alpine lake dotted with lily pads, offering serene water views and potential wildlife viewing opportunities. This moderately challenging hike provides excellent conditioning and mountain scenery without requiring technical climbing skills.
Tracy
~1 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile foothill trail near Tracy with gentle elevation gain.
Little Boulder Lake
~2 min drive
Easy 1-mile alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
Thumb Rock
~2 min drive
Steady 4-mile climb to Thumb Rock with 1,000 ft gain and scenic summit views.
Poison Canyon
~3 min drive
Challenging 12.52-mile canyon trail with 3,790 ft elevation gain.
Boulder Lake
~3 min drive
Short, steep alpine lake hike with significant elevation gain.
Lion Lake
~3 min drive
Moderate 9.4-mile alpine lake hike with 3,300 ft elevation gain.
Deer Flat
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.2-mile foothills hike with 1,583 ft elevation gain.
Parker Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek trail with 2,500 ft gain through forested terrain.
Bear Basin
~5 min drive
Steep alpine climb to remote Bear Basin with 7,500 ft elevation gain.
Granite Lake
~7 min drive
Challenging 13.88-mile alpine lake hike with 3,468 ft elevation gain.
