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California
17.6 mi
Distance
2,894 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Eldorado National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Bear River Reservoir
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This challenging 17.6-mile loop around Bear River Reservoir offers stunning alpine lake views and significant elevation gain through the Sierra Nevada foothills. The trail traverses diverse terrain with sustained climbing, rewarding hikers with panoramic vistas of the reservoir and surrounding peaks. This is a demanding full-day adventure best suited for experienced hikers seeking solitude and mountain scenery.
Cole Creek Loop
~2 min drive
A 15-mile foothill loop with 1,700 ft gain and creek-side scenery.
Dufrene
~3 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile foothill walk with minimal elevation gain.
Salt Sprs. Overlook
~5 min drive
Scenic 4.27-mile overlook hike with 648 ft elevation gain and panoramic views.
Sugarpine Loop
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.6-mile loop through California pine forest with 803 ft elevation gain.
Foster Meadow
~4 min drive
Easy meadow walk with gentle terrain and open grassland views.
Anderson Xc
~7 min drive
Short, beginner-friendly cross-country ski trail near Anderson.
Salt Springs Reservoir
~7 min drive
Scenic 10.87-mile reservoir loop with 2,131 ft gain in the Sierra Nevada.
Devils Lake
~7 min drive
Scenic alpine lake loop with forest views and moderate elevation gain.
Mctc: 7N76y to 7N14
~8 min drive
Steady 3.77-mile climb with 938 ft gain through MCTC backcountry.
Tanglefoot
~9 min drive
Moderate 7.6-mile trail with 1,647 ft gain in California backcountry.
