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California
7.0 mi
Distance
1,016 ft
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What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
East Carson River
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The East Carson River trail offers a moderate riverside hike through the scenic Carson River canyon in the Sierra Nevada foothills. This 7-mile route features steady elevation gain with beautiful riparian scenery, river crossings, and mixed conifer forest typical of the eastern Sierra region. The trail provides excellent views of the river corridor and access to pristine alpine meadows and granite formations.
High Trail
~4 min drive
Challenging 13-mile alpine trek with 2,161 ft elevation gain and expansive views.
Poison Flat
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile foothill hike with 1,385 ft elevation gain.
Tamarack Lake
~14 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with 1,338 ft gain in just 2.6 miles.
Silver King Trail
~4 min drive
Demanding 30.8-mile alpine trek with 4,093 ft gain in remote Sierra terrain.
Murray Canyon
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile canyon climb with 2,336 ft elevation gain.
Raymond Lake
~18 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with rewarding views in a compact 1.4-mile package.
Bull Canyon
~10 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with 2,396 ft gain and scenic switchback climbing.
Snodgrass
~11 min drive
Easy 5.6-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Snodgrass.
Deer Creek
~24 min drive
Easy 1.6-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
Poison Lake
~10 min drive
Moderate 7-mile alpine lake hike with 1,910 ft elevation gain.
