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California
2.0 mi
Distance
166 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Bear Lake
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Bear Lake is an accessible 2-mile roundtrip hike perfect for families and beginners seeking a gentle alpine experience. The modest elevation gain of 166 feet makes this an ideal introductory trail that showcases California's mountain lake scenery without demanding technical skill or endurance.
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Scenic creek-side moderate hike with gentle elevation gain and riparian forest.
Crab Tree Cut Off
~4 min drive
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Mud Lake
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Scenic alpine lake hike with moderate elevation gain and forest views.
Burst Rock
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Willow Meadow
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Hells Mountain
~6 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile climb with 1,088 ft gain and mountain vistas.
Bell Meadow
~6 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic grassland views.
Bell Creek
~7 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with gentle elevation gain in the California foothills.
