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California
3.0 mi
Distance
464 ft
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Salmon Lake Trail
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Salmon Lake Trail is a scenic 3-mile out-and-back hike that climbs 464 feet to reach an alpine lake nestled in California's backcountry. This relatively short but steady ascent rewards hikers with beautiful lake views and surrounding mountain scenery, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a half-day adventure without extreme elevation gain.
Big Granite
~1 min drive
Moderate 11-mile granite trail with nearly 1,000 ft elevation gain.
Salmon Lake Tie Trail
~2 min drive
Easy 1-mile connector to Salmon Lake with 217 ft elevation gain.
Cherry Point
~2 min drive
Easy 1.79-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Cherry Point.
Loch Leven
~4 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady climbing to a scenic mountain lake.
Rattlesnake
~4 min drive
Challenging 18.8-mile trail with 2,740 ft gain in Rattlesnake area.
Mears Lake Valley
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile alpine valley hike with 1,755 ft elevation gain.
Palisades Creek
~9 min drive
Remote 22-mile Sierra backcountry trek with 2,757 ft elevation gain.
Glacier Lakes Basin
~9 min drive
Moderate alpine hike to scenic glacial lakes with granite peaks and meadows.
Long Valley
~10 min drive
Scenic 3.71-mile valley hike with steady elevation gain and accessible views.
Grouse Ridge Trail
~10 min drive
Challenging 20-mile alpine ridge hike with 2,400 ft gain and panoramic Sierra views.
