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California
7.0 mi
Distance
1,910 ft
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Poison Lake
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Poison Lake is a moderate 7-mile alpine lake hike featuring nearly 2,000 feet of elevation gain through scenic Sierra terrain. This trail rewards hikers with stunning views of the lake basin and surrounding peaks, making it an excellent choice for those seeking mountain scenery without extreme technical difficulty. The steady climb through varied terrain offers a solid workout with rewarding vistas.
Driveway
~3 min drive
Easy 4.3-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
Tamarack Lake
~4 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with 1,338 ft gain in just 2.6 miles.
Poison Flat
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile foothill hike with 1,385 ft elevation gain.
Snodgrass
~5 min drive
Easy 5.6-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Snodgrass.
Four Mile Canyon
~5 min drive
Moderate 6.76-mile canyon climb with 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Whitecliff Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile climb to a scenic alpine lake with 1,874 ft elevation gain.
Silver King Trail
~7 min drive
Demanding 30.8-mile alpine trek with 4,093 ft gain in remote Sierra terrain.
White Canyon Route
~7 min drive
Moderate 9.8-mile canyon hike with 1,448 ft elevation gain.
Murray Canyon
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile canyon climb with 2,336 ft elevation gain.
East Carson River
~10 min drive
Moderate 7-mile riverside hike with 1,000 ft gain in the eastern Sierra.
