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California
13.0 mi
Distance
5,007 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Sawmill Pass
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Sawmill Pass is a challenging high-alpine trek that ascends nearly 5,000 feet over 13 miles, offering experienced hikers access to remote Sierra Nevada terrain. The trail climbs steadily through mixed forest and alpine meadows before reaching the exposed pass at high elevation, providing expansive views of the surrounding peaks and wilderness. This is a serious mountain undertaking best suited for well-conditioned hikers prepared for significant elevation gain and variable alpine conditions.

Mist Falls
~26 min drive
<p>The 8-mile round-trip walk to this spectacular cascade makes a great all-day walk. The first miles are relatively flat and open; in the last mile the wooded trail gains 600' in elevation. Be careful once there: Mist and spray make the surrounding rocks slippery and treacher…
Taboose Pass
~11 min drive
Steep Eastern Sierra climb to a remote alpine pass with dramatic mountain views.
Baxter Pass
~12 min drive
Steep alpine scramble to a high Sierra pass with dramatic exposure.
Robinson Basin
~17 min drive
Steep 2.67-mile alpine climb with 1,490 ft elevation gain.

Copper Creek
~30 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Copper Creek Trail area.<br /> <br /> Copper Creek Trail is 10 miles one-way (20 miles round-trip) at a difficult incline. The trail travels through several aspen forests and meadows, ending at Granite Lake, a s…
Red Lake
~14 min drive
A 4.50-mile out-and-back trail in California with 2,909 feet of elevation gain.
Sardine Lake
~14 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and stunning Sierra views.
Matlock Lake
~18 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with 324 ft gain near Matlock Lake, California.

Zumwalt Meadow Trailhead
~32 min drive
<p> </p> <p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Zumwalt Meadow area.</p> <h4>River Safety</h4> <p>Most of the year, the river flows gently along one side of the meadow, but in spring and early summer the water is cold an currents are swift. Be carefu…
Red Lake
~15 min drive
Steep alpine climb to a scenic mountain lake with significant elevation gain.