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California
2.7 mi
Distance
1,278 ft
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What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
West Lake
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West Lake offers a scenic alpine lake experience with moderate elevation gain packed into a short distance. This 2.74-mile trail features steady climbing through varied terrain, rewarding hikers with lake views and mountain vistas. The concentrated elevation gain makes this an efficient workout for those seeking alpine scenery without committing to a full day hike.
Gaylor Lakes Trailhead
~22 min drive
<p>This short but steep hike offers spectacular high-country views, wildflowers in the summer, and lake views. From the trailhead, located right next to Tioga Pass, climb steadily to a ridge with views of the high Sierra including Mt. Dana and Dana Meadows. At the ridge crest,…
Summit Lake
~5 min drive
Easy 2-mile alpine lake hike with 314 ft elevation gain.
Green Creek
~5 min drive
Easy 1-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Green Creek.
Bloody Canyon
~29 min drive
Steep alpine climb with 2,080 ft gain offering dramatic Sierra views.
Mono Pass Trailhead
~24 min drive
<p>This historic trans-Sierra trail climbs gradually through lodgepole pines and past wet meadows. In mid-summer, look for red mountain heather blooming trailside. After the Spillway Lake junction, the trail climbs steadily and more steeply to Mono Pass (elevation 10,600 feet)…
20 Lakes Basin Loop
~11 min drive
An easy 1.25-mile out-and-back trail in California's 20 Lakes Basin, ideal for casual hikers.
Cattle Creek Route
~8 min drive
Easy 2-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
Chain of Lakes
~30 min drive
Scenic alpine lake loop with steady climbing and multiple water features.
Elizabeth Lake Trailhead
~26 min drive
<p>The trail climbs steadily to a glacier-carved lake at the base of Unicorn Peak in the heart of the Cathedral Range. A one-mile trail circles the lake. The trail begins at the back of the B loop in the Tuolumne Meadows Campground.<br /> <br /> <strong>Distance: </strong>4.8…
Shepherd Crest
~12 min drive
Easy alpine walk with scenic ridge views near Shepherd Crest.
