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California
3.5 mi
Distance
968 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Upper Salmon Lake
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Upper Salmon Lake offers a scenic alpine lake hike with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain over 3.5 miles. This trail rewards hikers with mountain lake views and access to a pristine backcountry lake in California's high country. The steady climb through mixed terrain makes it an excellent choice for hikers seeking alpine scenery without extreme difficulty.
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Mills Peak
~4 min drive
Accessible 4-mile peak hike with 717 ft gain and rewarding summit views.
Tamarack Connection
~6 min drive
Moderate 7-mile connector with 1,323 ft elevation gain.
Packer Lake Picnic
~4 min drive
Easy 0.64-mile stroll to a scenic picnic area at Packer Lake.
Gold Vly Marked Snomobile Tr
~4 min drive
Marked snowmobile trail with steady climbing through Sierra Nevada forest.
Howard
~6 min drive
Moderate 11-mile trail with 865 ft gain through California backcountry.
Sardine Lake Overlook
~5 min drive
Quick alpine lake overlook with rewarding views and minimal distance.
Sierra Buttes
~6 min drive
Scenic alpine peak with panoramic Sierra Nevada views and moderate climbing.
Fifty-Four Road
~7 min drive
Remote 25-mile backcountry route with 3,000+ ft gain for experienced hikers.
Spencer Lakes
~10 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain near Spencer Lakes.
