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California
6.2 mi
Distance
1,874 ft
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Why you'll love it
Whitecliff Lake
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Whitecliff Lake offers a moderate alpine adventure with nearly 1,900 feet of elevation gain over 6.2 miles, rewarding hikers with scenic lake views and mountain vistas. The trail climbs steadily through varied terrain, providing a solid workout for intermediate hikers seeking a half-day excursion. This route showcases classic California Sierra or mountain lake country with opportunities for photography and peaceful alpine settings.
Four Mile Canyon
~0 min drive
Moderate 6.76-mile canyon climb with 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Tamarack Lake
~2 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with 1,338 ft gain in just 2.6 miles.
Poison Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 7-mile alpine lake hike with 1,910 ft elevation gain.
Driveway
~7 min drive
Easy 4.3-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
White Canyon Route
~8 min drive
Moderate 9.8-mile canyon hike with 1,448 ft elevation gain.
Poison Flat
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile foothill hike with 1,385 ft elevation gain.
Snodgrass
~9 min drive
Easy 5.6-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Snodgrass.
Silver Creek
~10 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain and scenic water features.
Murray Canyon
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile canyon climb with 2,336 ft elevation gain.
Wolf Creek Lake
~11 min drive
Moderate 4.94-mile hike to an alpine lake with 1,610 ft elevation gain.
