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California
6.6 mi
Distance
628 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Crooked Lakes Trail
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Crooked Lakes Trail offers a moderate alpine adventure through California's backcountry, featuring multiple pristine lakes nestled in scenic basins. The trail climbs steadily through mixed terrain, rewarding hikers with stunning views of crystalline waters and surrounding peaks. This popular destination combines accessible distance with rewarding elevation gain, making it ideal for hikers seeking mountain lakes without extreme technical difficulty.
Sanford Lake
~2 min drive
Easy, scenic 1-mile lake loop with minimal elevation gain.
Round Lake
~2 min drive
Scenic 5.2-mile loop to alpine lake with 500 ft elevation gain.
Bowman Mountain
~4 min drive
Moderate 8-mile hike to Bowman Mountain with 800 ft elevation gain.
Downey Lake
~2 min drive
Easy lakeside walk with scenic alpine views near Downey Lake.
Glacier Lake
~3 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Lindsey Lake
~5 min drive
Moderate 7-mile alpine lake hike with 1,062 ft elevation gain.
Blue Lake
~4 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Bullpen
~3 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile foothill walk with minimal elevation gain.
Grouse Ridge Trail
~6 min drive
Challenging 20-mile alpine ridge hike with 2,400 ft gain and panoramic Sierra views.
Doolittle
~11 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile alpine climb with 1,950 ft elevation gain.