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California
1.4 mi
Distance
7,548 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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What's missing
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Why you'll love it
7N75 Snow Trail
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The 7N75 Snow Trail is an extremely steep alpine ascent gaining over 7,500 feet in just 1.4 miles, making it one of California's most intense short hikes. This expert-level route climbs through high-elevation terrain with significant exposure and demanding scrambling sections. The trail rewards experienced mountaineers with access to alpine peaks and dramatic Sierra Nevada vistas.
Union Rock Lake
~3 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and granite views.
Bear Valley
~4 min drive
Accessible 2.79-mile trail with steady elevation gain through Bear Valley.
07N17 Snow Trail
~8 min drive
Moderate 7.2-mile day hike with 325 ft elevation gain and scenic views.
7N17g Snow Trail
~4 min drive
Accessible 4.64-mile trail with moderate elevation gain and scenic California views.
Summit Lake
~5 min drive
Easy 0.36-mile walk to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Lp01g Snow Trail
~8 min drive
Easy 1-mile winter snowshoe trail with minimal elevation gain.
Highland Creek
~5 min drive
Easy creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain and riparian scenery.
Rhoades Lake
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and stunning scenery.
Highland Creek
~9 min drive
Remote 34-mile alpine trek with 3,227 ft gain in California highlands.
Mctc: Bear Valley to 7N20
~7 min drive
Steady woodland climb from Bear Valley to 7N20 junction with moderate elevation gain.