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California
4.3 mi
Distance
2,367 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Alpine Scramble
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Alpine Scramble is a challenging high-elevation route that combines steep hiking with scrambling terrain, gaining over 2,300 feet across 4.35 miles. This trail tests both endurance and technical footwork as it ascends toward alpine terrain, offering rewarding views and a sense of accomplishment for experienced hikers. The scrambling sections require careful foot placement and route-finding skills typical of California's Sierra Nevada peaks.
Alpine Lake
~1 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic high-elevation views.
Deer Creek
~4 min drive
Challenging 13.8-mile creek-side hike with 3,784 ft elevation gain.
Willow Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with 2,412 ft gain near Willow Creek, CA.
Bear Creek
~2 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain.
Four Lakes
~7 min drive
Moderate 8-mile alpine lake loop with 2,863 ft elevation gain in the Sierra Nevada.
Blacks Basin
~7 min drive
Moderately steep 4.4-mile basin hike with 1,764 ft elevation gain.
Boulder Creek Lakes
~6 min drive
Steep alpine trail to scenic mountain lakes with 1,141 ft elevation gain.
Stoney Ridge
~9 min drive
Challenging 13.4-mile ridge hike with 3,325 ft elevation gain.
Ward Lake
~9 min drive
Extreme alpine climb with 8,000 ft gain in 3 miles near Ward Lake.
Canyon Creek
~7 min drive
Easy creek-side stroll with minimal elevation gain.
