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California
4.8 mi
Distance
1,156 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Little Elk Lake
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Little Elk Lake offers a scenic alpine lake destination with moderate elevation gain through mixed terrain typical of California's mountain regions. This 4.8-mile round trip rewards hikers with views of the lake basin and surrounding peaks, making it an accessible choice for those seeking mountain scenery without extreme technical difficulty. The trail provides a good balance of distance and elevation for a half-day adventure.
Little Elk Pass
~1 min drive
Moderate 4.8-mile alpine pass hike with 1,538 ft elevation gain.
Cold Spring
~3 min drive
Easy sub-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Cold Spring.
Red Rock
~3 min drive
Scenic 9.35-mile moderate hike through red rock formations with 2,526 ft gain.
Shadow Lake
~3 min drive
Quick alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and pristine waters.
Canyon Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.4-mile canyon hike with 2,479 ft gain and scenic creek views.
Lovers Camp
~4 min drive
Easy half-mile stroll through scenic California terrain.
Sky High Valley
~4 min drive
Moderate 6-mile valley hike with 1,633 ft gain and scenic alpine views.
Little Marble Valley
~4 min drive
Steep 1.27-mile hike with 429 ft gain through Little Marble Valley.
Campbell Lake
~4 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with 740 ft gain in under 2 miles.
Marble Gap
~5 min drive
Steep 1.81-mile alpine climb to a scenic mountain gap with granite views.
