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California
5.6 mi
Distance
2,250 ft
Gain
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 23 min ago · oldest 19 h
caution: Agency alerts
45 active alerts in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; most severe: Floriston Fire Closure
USFS19 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 58°F / low 41°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather23 min ago
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Why you'll love it
Tamarack
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The Tamarack Trail is a moderate alpine hike offering steady elevation gain through mixed conifer forest with potential views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada peaks. This 5.6-mile route climbs over 2,250 feet, making it a rewarding day hike for those seeking solitude and mountain scenery. The trail showcases classic high country terrain with opportunities to experience the transition from lower forest zones into subalpine environments.
Cattle Creek Route
~6 min drive
Easy 2-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
West Lake
~10 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with 1,278 ft gain in under 3 miles.
Chain of Lakes
~23 min drive
Scenic alpine lake loop with steady climbing and multiple water features.
Eagle Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile creek-side hike with 1,690 ft elevation gain.
Mule Pass
~14 min drive
Steep 2.2-mile alpine climb with 840 ft elevation gain.
Cinko Lake
~26 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with modest elevation gain and scenic views.
Sawmill Ridge Route
~8 min drive
Moderate 9.5-mile ridge hike with 2,300 ft gain and expansive mountain views.
Summit Lake
~14 min drive
Easy 2-mile alpine lake hike with 314 ft elevation gain.
Lake Canyon
~19 min drive
A moderate 3.62-mile out-and-back singletrack trail in California that links to Oneida Lake.
Buckeye Canyon
~8 min drive
Moderate 12.5-mile canyon loop with 1,099 ft elevation gain.
