Volcanic Lakes

Lewis Creek Trailhead

~13 min drive

This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Lewis Creek Trail area. Lewis Creek Trail is a 9.8 miles one-way trail at a difficult incline. This can be a hot and dusty climb, and the trail becomes difficult to follow north of Kennedy Pass. The trail offers…

The Bitch

~5 min drive

A demanding 5.83-mile out-and-back singletrack in California that connects to State Lakes Trail and the JMT/PCT system.

Granite Lake

~5 min drive

A moderate 0.59-mile out-and-back trail on ground terrain leading to Granite Lake, with access to the Hidden Lake system.

Paradise Valley

~12 min drive

An easy 3.77-mile out-and-back trail in California with sandy footing and access to the Bubbs Creek junction.

Zumwalt Meadow Trailhead

~13 min drive

This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Zumwalt Meadow area. River Safety Most of the year, the river flows gently along one side of the meadow, but in spring and early summer the water is cold an currents are swift. Be careful!

Happy Gap

~9 min drive

8-mile out-and-back trail in California with 2,742 ft of elevation gain.

Choke Creek

~12 min drive

3.13-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,755 ft gain.

Lookout Peak

~18 min drive

1.20-mile out-and-back trail to Lookout Peak in California with 497 ft of elevation gain.

Mist Falls

~13 min drive

The 8-mile round-trip walk to this spectacular cascade makes a great all-day walk. The first miles are relatively flat and open; in the last mile the wooded trail gains 600' in elevation. Be careful once there: Mist and spray make the surrounding rocks slippery and…

Deer Cove

~14 min drive

Deer Cove is an 18.80-mile out-and-back trail in California with 5,784 feet of elevation gain.