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California
6.3 mi
Distance
1,348 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lassen National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Morgan Summit
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Morgan Summit is a moderately challenging 12.68-mile round trip that climbs 1,348 feet through the Sierra Nevada foothills. This trail offers steady elevation gain with expansive views of the surrounding ridgelines and valleys, making it ideal for hikers seeking a full day of mountain exploration without extreme technical difficulty.
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Summit Lake
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Locherman Class Room
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Boat Gunwale Tie Ishi
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Kings Creek Meadow Viewpoint
~13 min drive
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Blue Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 7.65-mile hike to an alpine lake with 884 ft elevation gain.
Carter Meadows
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Easy meadow walk with gentle terrain and scenic foothill views.
Big Smokey
~32 min drive
Scenic 3.39-mile hike with 646 ft gain and rewarding views.
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~12 min drive
13.7-mile moderate trail with 1,811 ft elevation gain through California backcountry.
