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California
5.8 mi
Distance
1,712 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Shanks Cove
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Shanks Cove offers a moderate coastal hike featuring nearly 6 miles of scenic terrain with substantial elevation gain through California's rugged shoreline landscape. This trail combines coastal views with inland elevation changes, providing hikers with diverse scenery and a good cardiovascular challenge. The combination of distance and elevation makes this an ideal mid-level adventure for those seeking a more demanding day hike.
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~1 min drive
Easy 1.7-mile walk to Big Spring with minimal elevation gain.
Five Lakes Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 9-mile creek-side hike through forested terrain with minimal elevation gain.
Bear Pen
~4 min drive
Moderate 4.6-mile foothills trail with 1,348 ft gain and scenic views.
Squaw Saddle Trail
~4 min drive
Quick 1.2-mile ascent to a scenic saddle with panoramic views.
Hellhole
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile hike with 849 ft gain through California backcountry.
Greyhorse
~5 min drive
Steep 3.86-mile climb with 1,676 ft elevation gain near Greyhorse, California.
Powderhorn
~8 min drive
Easy 2-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Powderhorn.
Buckskin
~6 min drive
Easy 2-mile trail with 484 ft gain near Buckskin, California.
Five Lakes
~6 min drive
Scenic alpine loop featuring multiple mountain lakes with steady elevation gain.
Squaw Valley Wst Connection
~10 min drive
Steep 1.67-mile connector with 600 ft gain near Lake Tahoe.
