Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
California
6.3 mi
Distance
1,654 ft
Gain
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Eldorado National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Cody Meadows
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
Cody Meadows offers a moderate 6.27-mile hike through scenic alpine meadowland with over 1,600 feet of elevation gain. This trail showcases the natural beauty of California's high country, featuring open meadows and gradual climbing that rewards hikers with expansive views. The steady elevation gain makes this an excellent choice for hikers building endurance while enjoying the tranquility of meadow ecosystems.
Station Creek
~1 min drive
Easy creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain and scenic water features.
Strawberry Ridge Loop
~2 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.
Cody Lake
~2 min drive
Easy half-mile lakeside stroll with minimal elevation gain.
Strawberry Creek
~7 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through woodland with minimal elevation gain.
Bryan Meadow
~5 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic grassland views.
Mt. Ralston
~5 min drive
Steep 2-mile alpine climb with 759 ft elevation gain near Lake Tahoe.
Old Silver Lk Trail
~8 min drive
Steady alpine climb to Old Silver Lake with forest and meadow views.
Thunder Mountain Loop
~9 min drive
Moderate 9.5-mile loop with 1,820 ft elevation gain and panoramic mountain views.
Pyramid Creek Loop Trail
~5 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile loop with creek views and modest elevation gain.