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California
0.8 mi
Distance
297 ft
Gain
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Sardine Lake
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Sardine Lake is a short and accessible alpine lake hike perfect for families and casual hikers seeking mountain scenery without excessive elevation gain. This gentle trail climbs through mixed forest to reach a pristine alpine lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada, offering excellent views and a peaceful destination for picnicking or photography.

Mist Falls
~23 min drive
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Robinson Basin
~4 min drive
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~4 min drive
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Kearsarge Pass
~5 min drive
Moderate alpine pass hike with 2,615 ft gain and stunning Sierra views.

Copper Creek
~26 min drive
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Matlock Lake
~6 min drive
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Taboose Pass
~24 min drive
Steep Eastern Sierra climb to a remote alpine pass with dramatic mountain views.
Baxter Pass
~7 min drive
Steep alpine scramble to a high Sierra pass with dramatic exposure.

Zumwalt Meadow Trailhead
~28 min drive
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Shepherd Pack
~8 min drive
Short, scenic climb with 752 ft gain near Shepherd Pack.