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California
8.0 mi
Distance
250 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Sierra National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Woodchuck Lake Loop
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The Woodchuck Lake Loop is a scenic moderate day hike featuring a gentle climb through mixed forest terrain to a pristine alpine lake. This 8-mile loop offers a rewarding destination with minimal elevation gain, making it accessible for hikers seeking mountain lake views without extreme exertion. The trail showcases typical Sierra Nevada or mountain lake basin ecology with potential for wildlife viewing and peaceful lakeside scenery.
Marsh Lake
~2 min drive
Easy 1.6-mile lake loop with minimal elevation gain.
Crown Valley
~3 min drive
Scenic 3.26-mile valley loop with 873 ft elevation gain near Crown Valley.
Cabin
~4 min drive
Moderate 6-mile hike to a historic cabin in California backcountry.
Duck Lake
~5 min drive
Easy 1.36-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with modest elevation gain.
Chain Lakes
~6 min drive
Alpine lake loop with scenic basin views and subalpine meadows.
Chuck Pass
~4 min drive
Moderate Sierra alpine pass crossing with mountain views and high-country terrain.
Statham
~11 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile foothill hike with 662 ft elevation gain near Statham.
Tehipite
~9 min drive
Moderate Sierra backcountry hike to remote Tehipite Valley.
Bench Valley
~6 min drive
Moderate 9.6-mile valley hike with 2,252 ft elevation gain.
Spanish Lake
~11 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
