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California
4.9 mi
Distance
1,799 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Adams Lake
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Adams Lake is a moderate 4.92-mile round-trip hike featuring nearly 1,800 feet of elevation gain, making it a rewarding climb through California's diverse terrain. This trail offers hikers a chance to reach an alpine or subalpine lake while experiencing significant elevation change in a relatively compact distance. The steady ascent provides excellent cardiovascular challenge and typically rewards visitors with scenic lake views and surrounding mountain vistas.
Packers Peak
~3 min drive
Steep 10.92-mile alpine climb with 4,663 ft gain to high Sierra peaks.
Rush Creek
~5 min drive
Short, scenic creek-side hike with steady elevation gain in the Eastern Sierra.
Yellow Rose
~6 min drive
Steady 4.24-mile climb with 2,025 ft gain in California's Yellow Rose area.
Union Creek
~5 min drive
Challenging 14.77-mile backcountry hike with 3,188 ft elevation gain.
Deadman Peak
~8 min drive
Steep 2-mile alpine climb to scenic summit with 560 ft gain.
Valley Loop
~6 min drive
Easy 4.96-mile valley loop with gentle elevation gain and scenic views.
Chipmunk Meadow
~5 min drive
Moderate 10.65-mile alpine trail with 2,062 ft gain through forest and meadows.
Long Gulch Lake
~8 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with 322 ft elevation gain.
Steveale Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through foothills terrain.
Tri-Forest
~6 min drive
13.64-mile forest loop with significant elevation gain and varied ecosystems.
