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California
6.4 mi
Distance
705 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Eldorado National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Bassi
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The Bassi Trail offers a moderate day hike through California's diverse terrain with steady elevation gain that rewards hikers with scenic vistas. This 6.4-mile route combines accessible distance with meaningful vertical challenge, making it ideal for hikers building endurance. The trail showcases the region's natural character with consistent climbing and varied landscape features.
Highland
~1 min drive
Moderate 5-mile highland hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Two Peaks
~1 min drive
11.2-mile moderate hike to two summits with 1,695 ft elevation gain.
Red Peak
~1 min drive
Easy 1.8-mile peak hike with 167 ft gain and scenic views.
Shadow Lake
~4 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Loon Lake Trail
~1 min drive
Moderate 8.22-mile hike to an alpine lake with 771 ft elevation gain.
Bassi Falls
~4 min drive
Easy 1-mile waterfall hike with minimal elevation gain.
Polaris
~7 min drive
Extreme alpine climb with 6,882 ft gain in 4.5 miles—expert mountaineers only.
Shadow Trail
~6 min drive
Moderate 9-mile hike with 1,200 ft gain through scenic California backcountry.
Millionaire Trail
~6 min drive
Short scenic hike with steady elevation gain and accessible difficulty.
Tyler Trail
~12 min drive
Steady 3.74-mile climb with 995 ft gain—ideal moderate half-day hike.
