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California
6.0 mi
Distance
1,758 ft
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Raspberry Lake
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Raspberry Lake is a moderate 6-mile round-trip hike featuring nearly 1,800 feet of elevation gain through California's scenic backcountry. This trail rewards hikers with alpine lake views and subalpine forest scenery, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a half-day adventure with meaningful elevation gain. The steady climb and rewarding destination make this a popular choice for intermediate hikers looking to build endurance.
Rattlesnake Meadows
~3 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with 1,873 ft elevation gain and alpine views.
Youngs Valley
~3 min drive
Short valley hike with gentle elevation gain near Youngs Valley.
Black Butte
~6 min drive
Steady climb to a volcanic summit with panoramic views.
Devil's Punchbowl
~7 min drive
Steep badlands hike with dramatic geological formations and expansive desert views.
Sanger Peak Lookout
~5 min drive
Quick steep climb to a historic fire lookout with panoramic views.
East Fork Illinois River
~8 min drive
Moderate riverside hike along the East Fork Illinois River with steady forest terrain.
Kelly Lake-Poker Flat
~11 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 1,200 ft gain through Sierra meadows.
Sanger Creek
~6 min drive
Easy 1-mile creek-side hike with 411 ft elevation gain.
Buck Lake (To Clear Cr.)
~9 min drive
Moderate 6-mile alpine hike to Clear Creek with 473 ft elevation gain.
Osgood Ditch
~13 min drive
Moderate 3.1-mile trail with 1,079 ft gain following historic ditch infrastructure.
