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California
14.0 mi
Distance
4,864 ft
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Why you'll love it
Rainy Lake
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Rainy Lake is a challenging alpine trek featuring nearly 5,000 feet of elevation gain over 14 miles, rewarding hikers with access to a pristine high-elevation lake. This demanding route traverses steep terrain through subalpine meadows and rocky slopes, offering expansive views of the surrounding peaks and ridges. The trail is best suited for experienced hikers seeking solitude and dramatic mountain scenery.
Elk Cr.-Sulph. Sp.To Rainy Jct
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile trail from Elk Creek to Rainy Junction with 1,542 ft elevation gain.
Tickner Hole (Tickner Creek)
~5 min drive
Easy creek-side walk following Tickner Creek with minimal elevation gain.
Johnson's Hunting Ground
~5 min drive
Challenging 15.2-mile backcountry trek with 3,175 ft elevation gain.
Blue Granite Lake
~8 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with granite peaks and scenic mountain views.
Gold Granite + Green Granite L
~8 min drive
Short granite loop with scenic views and easy accessibility.
Bear Lake Saddle
~8 min drive
Steep 1.4-mile alpine climb to a scenic mountain saddle with expansive views.
Ukonom-Onemile Lakes
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.8-mile hike to two alpine lakes with 1,741 ft elevation gain.
Packers Valley
~8 min drive
Accessible valley loop with scenic views and moderate elevation gain.
Rye Patch (Paradise Lake)
~8 min drive
Easy lakeside walk to Paradise Lake with minimal elevation gain.
Burney Lake
~9 min drive
Easy 1.6-mile loop around a scenic alpine lake in northeastern California.
