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California
3.6 mi
Distance
1,105 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Old Silver Lk Trail
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Old Silver Lake Trail offers a moderately steep ascent through mixed conifer forest with approximately 1,105 feet of elevation gain over 3.6 miles. This trail provides access to the scenic Old Silver Lake area, featuring alpine meadows and mountain vistas typical of California's high country. The steady climb rewards hikers with cooler temperatures and potential wildlife viewing opportunities.
Government Meadow
~1 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile meadow walk with minimal elevation gain.
Silver Fork
~2 min drive
Moderate 5.89-mile Sierra hike with 1,404 ft gain and alpine views.
Caples Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate Sierra creek trail with steady climbing through forest and alpine meadows.
Forgotten Flat
~3 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile flat walk ideal for families and beginners.
Strawberry Creek
~7 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through woodland with minimal elevation gain.
Thunder Mountain Loop
~6 min drive
Moderate 9.5-mile loop with 1,820 ft elevation gain and panoramic mountain views.
Shealor Lake
~6 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain near Shealor Lake.
Minkalo
~7 min drive
Easy 4.26-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Minkalo.
Cody Meadows
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.27-mile alpine meadow hike with 1,654 ft elevation gain.
Cody Lake
~7 min drive
Easy half-mile lakeside stroll with minimal elevation gain.
