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California
18.0 mi
Distance
1,434 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Cabin Creek Loop Winter
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The Cabin Creek Loop Winter is a challenging 18-mile winter backcountry route that traverses high-elevation terrain in California's Sierra Nevada region. This loop combines sustained elevation gain with extended distance, making it ideal for experienced winter hikers prepared for snow travel and cold-weather conditions. The route offers solitude and pristine winter landscapes for those with proper skills and equipment.
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~3 min drive
16.78-mile ridge trail with 830 ft gain and scenic sawtooth formations.
Stockrest Springs
~7 min drive
Easy 2.28-mile hike to natural springs with minimal elevation gain.
Western State Tahoe Rim Tie
~9 min drive
Alpine connector trail offering access to Tahoe Rim Trail with forest and high-elevation views.
Donkey Town
~3 min drive
Moderate 7.32-mile hike with 1,040 ft gain near Donkey Town.
Cold Stream
~7 min drive
Short alpine trail following Cold Stream with steady elevation gain.
Mt. Judah Loop
~10 min drive
Scenic 4.7-mile loop with 711 ft gain near Mt. Judah in the Sierra region.
Pole Creek Nordic
~6 min drive
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Squaw Valley Wst Connection
~10 min drive
Steep 1.67-mile connector with 600 ft gain near Lake Tahoe.
Granite Chief
~11 min drive
Steep alpine climb to granite peaks with panoramic Sierra views.
Deer Creek
~8 min drive
Gentle creek-side trail through Northern California riparian woodland.
