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California
0.5 mi
Distance
12 ft
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What we do know
Inside Eldorado National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Cody Lake
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Cody Lake is a short and easy lakeside walk perfect for families and casual hikers seeking a quick outdoor outing. This minimal-elevation trail offers a peaceful approach to the lake with gentle terrain and scenic water views. Ideal for a brief nature walk or as a warm-up hike before tackling longer trails in the region.
Cody Meadows
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.27-mile alpine meadow hike with 1,654 ft elevation gain.
Station Creek
~3 min drive
Easy creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain and scenic water features.
Strawberry Ridge Loop
~4 min drive
Moderate 5-mile loop with 1,549 ft gain through ridge terrain.
Sayles Canyon
~5 min drive
Moderate 10-mile canyon loop with 1,942 ft elevation gain and scenic geology.
Government Meadow
~6 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile meadow walk with minimal elevation gain.
Strawberry Creek
~5 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through woodland with minimal elevation gain.
Bryan Meadow
~6 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic grassland views.
Mt. Ralston
~6 min drive
Steep 2-mile alpine climb with 759 ft elevation gain near Lake Tahoe.
Old Silver Lk Trail
~7 min drive
Steady alpine climb to Old Silver Lake with forest and meadow views.
Thunder Mountain Loop
~7 min drive
Moderate 9.5-mile loop with 1,820 ft elevation gain and panoramic mountain views.