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California
7.5 mi
Distance
543 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lassen National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Cone-Hay Mdws Caribou
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The Cone-Hay Meadows Caribou trail offers a moderate day hike through the scenic high country of California's northeastern region. This trail traverses subalpine meadows and forest terrain, providing opportunities to spot wildlife in their natural habitat while enjoying expansive views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
Cinder Cone Trail
~9 min drive
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West Triangle Lake Caribou
~1 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and pristine waters.
Triangle-Lvnp Caribou
~2 min drive
Easy 3.5-mile trail with minimal elevation gain in Triangle-Lvnp area.
Butte Lake
~3 min drive
Remote 36.91-mile ultra-distance trail through volcanic high desert terrain.
Mount Harkness Fire Lookout
~15 min drive
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Gem Lake Caribou
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and big mountain views.
Emerald-Cypress Caribou
~6 min drive
Scenic 4.12-mile trail with 456 ft gain through California forest and meadow.
Cone Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady climbing through forest to scenic mountain lake.
Warner Valley Day Use Area
~20 min drive
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Indian Meadow
~13 min drive
Easy 1.92-mile meadow hike with 427 ft elevation gain and scenic views.
