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California
2.6 mi
Distance
1,338 ft
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Why you'll love it
Tamarack Lake
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Tamarack Lake is a scenic alpine destination offering rewarding views for a relatively short hike. The trail climbs steadily through mixed forest terrain, gaining over 1,300 feet to reach the pristine lake nestled in the high country. This is an excellent choice for hikers seeking alpine scenery without committing to a full day expedition.
Four Mile Canyon
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.76-mile canyon climb with 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Whitecliff Lake
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile climb to a scenic alpine lake with 1,874 ft elevation gain.
Poison Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate 7-mile alpine lake hike with 1,910 ft elevation gain.
Driveway
~6 min drive
Easy 4.3-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
White Canyon Route
~6 min drive
Moderate 9.8-mile canyon hike with 1,448 ft elevation gain.
Poison Flat
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile foothill hike with 1,385 ft elevation gain.
Snodgrass
~8 min drive
Easy 5.6-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Snodgrass.
Murray Canyon
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile canyon climb with 2,336 ft elevation gain.
Silver King Trail
~11 min drive
Demanding 30.8-mile alpine trek with 4,093 ft gain in remote Sierra terrain.
Boulder Lake
~11 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
