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California
4.7 mi
Distance
302 ft
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Mystery Lake
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Mystery Lake offers a scenic 4.66-mile round trip through California backcountry with modest elevation gain, making it an accessible adventure for hikers seeking alpine lake views. The trail winds through mixed forest and meadow terrain, culminating at a pristine mountain lake surrounded by granite peaks. This is an ideal choice for those wanting a peaceful lakeside experience without extreme technical demands.
Island Lake
~1 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with modest elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Helms Meadow
~1 min drive
Scenic 14-mile meadow hike with gentle elevation gain through Sierra foothills.
Strawberry Lake
~9 min drive
Easy 4.6-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with modest elevation gain.
Little Lake
~1 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile loop with minimal elevation gain near Little Lake.
Dogtooth
~2 min drive
Steep 1.5-mile alpine climb with 418 ft elevation gain.
Frazier
~12 min drive
Easy 4.88-mile trail with 505 ft elevation gain near Frazier, CA.
Ershim Lake
~8 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Rainbow
~2 min drive
Easy 0.74-mile walk with 238 ft elevation gain near Rainbow.
Red Fir
~12 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile forest walk through red fir woodland with minimal elevation gain.
Dinkey Lakes
~8 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with scenic Sierra Nevada views.
