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California
2.7 mi
Distance
795 ft
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Spanish Lake
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Spanish Lake offers a scenic 2.7-mile round trip with nearly 800 feet of elevation gain, making it an accessible yet rewarding hike for those seeking alpine views and mountain lake scenery. The trail climbs steadily through mixed forest terrain to reach the pristine waters of Spanish Lake, providing excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife observation. This moderate-easy hike is ideal for hikers looking to gain elevation without committing to a full day adventure.
Cherry Gap
~19 min drive
<p>This Forest Service area 3 miles (4.8 kilometer) north of Grant Grove is part of the Converse Basin sequoia grove. From Cherry Gap, you can take roads to the Chicago Stump. Once the General Noble Tree, it was cut into pieces in 1897, shipped to the Chicago World's Fair, and…
Twin Lakes
~1 min drive
Short, steep alpine lake hike with mountain views and swimming.
Spanish Lake Loop
~1 min drive
Moderate 12.6-mile loop with 1,526 ft elevation gain.
Rogers Creek
~3 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with gentle elevation gain and riparian scenery.
Obelisk
~3 min drive
Steep 1.14-mile climb with 697 ft elevation gain near Obelisk, CA.
Tehipite
~5 min drive
Moderate Sierra backcountry hike to remote Tehipite Valley.
Statham
~6 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile foothill hike with 662 ft elevation gain near Statham.
Chain Lakes
~6 min drive
Alpine lake loop with scenic basin views and subalpine meadows.
Blue Canyon
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.38-mile canyon hike with 591 ft elevation gain and scenic views.
Coyote Pass
~6 min drive
Moderate 10.3-mile ridge hike with 1,814 ft elevation gain and scenic views.
