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California
0.5 mi
Distance
27 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Sierra National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Flat Lake
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Flat Lake offers an accessible and scenic short walk perfect for families and casual hikers. This gentle half-mile trail leads to a serene alpine or foothill lake with minimal elevation change, making it an ideal option for a quick nature outing or warm-up hike. The easy terrain and proximity to the lake provide excellent opportunities for photography, picnicking, and enjoying California's natural beauty.
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~2 min drive
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Post Peak
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Anne Lake
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Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and scenic water views.
Chetwood Cabin
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Moderate 4.22-mile hike to historic Chetwood Cabin with 595 ft elevation gain.
Chittenden Lake
~2 min drive
Short alpine hike to a scenic mountain lake with steady elevation gain.
Rutherford Lake
~3 min drive
Easy half-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Clover Meadow
~9 min drive
Easy 3-mile meadow hike with gentle elevation gain.
Slab Lake
~2 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 926 ft gain and scenic mountain views.
