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California
6.7 mi
Distance
7,270 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
East Fork Lake
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East Fork Lake is a challenging alpine destination offering dramatic elevation gain and rewarding high-elevation scenery. This 6.74-mile route climbs steeply through varied terrain to reach a pristine mountain lake, providing hikers with a rigorous workout and stunning views of the surrounding peaks and wilderness.
Bear Gulch
~3 min drive
Steep alpine climb with 7,142 ft gain; expert-level endurance required.
Canyon Creek
~4 min drive
Easy creek-side stroll with minimal elevation gain.
Waldorff Crossing
~11 min drive
Expert 23-mile backcountry crossing with 5,788 ft elevation gain.
East Weaver Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 924 ft gain and scenic Sierra views.
Bear Creek
~8 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain.
East Weaver Creek
~11 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile creek-side hike with 2,400 ft elevation gain in the Trinity Alps.
Alpine Scramble
~10 min drive
Steep alpine scramble with 2,367 ft gain over 4.35 miles.
Alpine Lake
~10 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic high-elevation views.
Stoney Ridge
~13 min drive
Challenging 13.4-mile ridge hike with 3,325 ft elevation gain.
Musser Homested
~14 min drive
Historic homestead hike with steady elevation gain and cultural heritage appeal.
