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California
4.2 mi
Distance
2,474 ft
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Shotgun Pass
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Shotgun Pass is a moderately challenging 4.2-mile trail featuring nearly 2,500 feet of elevation gain, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a solid cardiovascular workout in the California backcountry. The route climbs steadily through varied terrain to reach the pass, offering rewarding views and a sense of accomplishment. This trail is ideal for building endurance and experiencing alpine environments without requiring technical climbing skills.
Farewell Gap-Franklin Lakes Trailhead
~12 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the area around Farewell Gap Trail and Franklin Lakes Trail.<br /> <br /> Farewell Gap Trail and Franklin Lakes Trail share the same route for the first 2.8 miles. From there, Farewell Gap Trail travels to the right…
Wet Meadow
~2 min drive
Moderate 8.4-mile meadow hike with 2,198 ft elevation gain.
Quinn
~4 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Quinn, California.
Golden Trout Creek
~13 min drive
Easy creek-side stroll through alpine meadows in California's high country.
Tar Gap Trail Parking
~13 min drive
<p>If other trailhead parking areas are full, this lot offers overflow parking. Protect your vehicles from marmots here, especially in spring and early summer.</p>
Little Kern
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.2-mile Sierra trail through forest and meadows with 837 ft gain.
Hole-In-The-Ground
~16 min drive
A 4-mile moderate hike with 532 ft elevation gain and scenic terrain.
Touhy Gap
~15 min drive
Steep 2.8-mile alpine climb to a scenic mountain gap.
Cold Springs Nature Trail - Western Trailhead
~13 min drive
<p>This trailhead is located within Cold Springs Campground, look for a wooden trailhead sign between sites 6 and 7.<br /> <br /> Cold Springs Nature Trail is 2.0 miles round-trip (3.2 kilometer) at an easy incline. It travels through meadows and aspen groves to the site of th…
Farewell Gap
~6 min drive
Strenuous 19.6-mile alpine pass hike with 3,500 ft elevation gain.
