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California
8.4 mi
Distance
953 ft
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Why you'll love it
Sterling
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The Sterling Trail is a moderate 8.37-mile hike featuring nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain through the diverse landscapes of California's Sterling region. This well-rounded trail offers a mix of terrain with steady climbing that rewards hikers with scenic vistas and varied ecosystems typical of the area.
Mossy Pond East Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile pond-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
Mossy Pond West Trail
~2 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile woodland loop with minimal elevation gain.
Glacier Lakes Basin
~3 min drive
Moderate alpine hike to scenic glacial lakes with granite peaks and meadows.
Lower Lola Montez
~6 min drive
Easy 1-mile waterfall hike with 440 ft elevation gain in the Sierra foothills.
Palisades Creek
~7 min drive
Remote 22-mile Sierra backcountry trek with 2,757 ft elevation gain.
Loch Leven
~8 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady climbing to a scenic mountain lake.
Sandridge Lake
~9 min drive
Easy 1.13-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Paradise Lake
~9 min drive
Easy 2.14-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with 267 ft elevation gain.
Rattlesnake
~9 min drive
Challenging 18.8-mile trail with 2,740 ft gain in Rattlesnake area.
Hole in the Ground
~9 min drive
16.58-mile volcanic loop with 1,132 ft gain and scenic geological features.
