Loading…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
California
2.0 mi
Distance
198 ft
Gain
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 21 h ago · oldest 28 d
problem: Agency alerts
12 active alerts in Tahoe National Forest; most severe: Bubonic Plague
USFS28 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 64°F / low 45°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather21 h ago
Been out here in the last few days? One report keeps this current for everyone.
Why you'll love it
Powderhorn
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
Powderhorn is a short and accessible 2-mile trail offering a quick escape into California's backcountry with modest elevation gain of 198 feet. This easy hike is ideal for families, beginners, or those seeking a brief outdoor outing without significant physical demand. The gentle terrain and manageable distance make it perfect for a morning walk or casual afternoon adventure.
Ellis Peak Trail
~3 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile peak hike with 1,256 ft elevation gain and scenic summit views.
Buckskin
~6 min drive
Easy 2-mile trail with 484 ft gain near Buckskin, California.
Big Spring
~9 min drive
Easy 1.7-mile walk to Big Spring with minimal elevation gain.
Lost Lake
~9 min drive
Accessible alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic forest views.
Mckinstry
~7 min drive
Moderate 7.6-mile trail with 380 ft elevation gain near Mckinstry.
Telemark Loop
~11 min drive
Easy 2.21-mile loop perfect for a quick California hike.
Blackwood Creek Trail
~9 min drive
Easy creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain and riparian scenery.
Steamboat
~9 min drive
Steep 1.45-mile climb with 1,047 ft elevation gain near Steamboat.
Squaw Saddle Trail
~12 min drive
Quick 1.2-mile ascent to a scenic saddle with panoramic views.
Greyhorse
~9 min drive
Steep 3.86-mile climb with 1,676 ft elevation gain near Greyhorse, California.
