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California
5.9 mi
Distance
1,253 ft
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Inside Sierra National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Dutchman Lake
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Dutchman Lake offers a moderate alpine adventure through California's scenic backcountry, gaining over 1,200 feet across nearly 6 miles of trail. This hike rewards hikers with access to a pristine mountain lake, providing excellent opportunities for photography, fishing, and alpine scenery. The steady elevation gain and moderate distance make it an ideal choice for hikers looking to escape lower elevations and experience high-country terrain.
Chilnualna Falls Trailhead
~9 min drive
<p>Chilnualna Falls, pronounced "Chil-noo-al-na," is a steep hike featuring views of the falls and Wawona Dome. The waterfall is comprised of five large cascades sliding through and over large granite formations above the Wawona basin. Along the way, hikers will enjoy sweeping…
McGurk Meadow Trailhead
~21 min drive
<h2>McGurk Meadow</h2> <p>The trail leads downhill to McGurk Meadow and the site of an old cabin that belonged to sheepherder John McGurk. During early summer, look for a tremendous show of wildflowers.</p> <p><strong>Distance: </strong>1.6 miles (2.5 km) round-trip<br /> <str…
Bare Island Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate 3.2-mile climb to a scenic alpine lake with 878 ft elevation gain.
Iron Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 6.6-mile creek-side hike with 2,456 ft elevation gain.
Mono Meadow Trailhead
~20 min drive
<p>Enjoy magnificent views of the Clark Range, Mount Starr King, and Half Dome from this trail. The trail descends steeply to Mono Meadow. Follow the trail from the east end of the meadow for a half mile (0.8 km) to an unmarked clearing. From here, the views will open up to th…
Iron Lakes
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and stunning mountain views.
Grizzly Pass
~8 min drive
Accessible alpine pass hike with scenic views and minimal elevation gain.
Graveyard of Giants
~9 min drive
Moderate 7.75-mile hike with 1,493 ft gain through dramatic California terrain.
Sentinel Dome and Taft Point Trailhead
~25 min drive
<h2>Sentinel Dome</h2> <p>This wide trail leads mostly across open granite with little shade. Scramble up Sentinel Dome's granite slope to enjoy 360-degree views of Yosemite Valley and the high Sierra. Consider taking this hike at sunset or during a full moon, but remember to…
Willow Creek Gauge
~5 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile creek-side walk with 226 ft elevation gain.
