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California
8.7 mi
Distance
475 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Volcano Meadow
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Volcano Meadow offers a scenic 8.66-mile round trip through volcanic terrain in the California highlands. This moderate hike features gentle elevation gain through meadowland and mixed forest, providing excellent opportunities to observe the geological features that define this region. The trail is ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with manageable distance and steady, non-technical climbing.
Siberian Pass
~2 min drive
Quick alpine climb to a scenic mountain pass with expansive Sierra views.
Kern Peak
~3 min drive
Steep alpine climb to Kern Peak with excellent Sierra views.
Left Stringer
~3 min drive
Steady 2.91-mile climb with 727 ft gain and scenic views.
Golden Trout Creek
~9 min drive
Easy creek-side stroll through alpine meadows in California's high country.
Mulkey Mdw.-Templeton Meadow
~8 min drive
Gentle alpine meadow trail connecting two scenic high-country meadows.
Bear Meadow
~3 min drive
Moderate 9-mile Sierra foothills hike with 1,220 ft elevation gain.
Chicken Spring Lake (West)
~13 min drive
Easy alpine lake walk with minimal elevation gain and big mountain views.
Sidehill Meadow
~13 min drive
Moderate 3.14-mile meadow hike with 1,463 ft elevation gain.
Rocky Basin Lakes
~7 min drive
Moderate 10.2-mile alpine lake hike with 1,610 ft elevation gain.
Strawberry Mdw to Monache
~14 min drive
Easy alpine meadow walk between Strawberry and Monache in the southern Sierra.
