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California
5.6 mi
Distance
447 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Ford Point
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Ford Point is a scenic 5.6-mile coastal trail offering moderate elevation gain with rewarding views of California's rugged shoreline. This relatively accessible hike features a mix of coastal bluffs and accessible terrain, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking ocean vistas without extreme technical difficulty. The trail showcases the natural beauty of the California coast with opportunities to observe marine wildlife and coastal geology.
Tadpole
~0 min drive
Moderate 8-mile hike with 993 ft gain and steady elevation climbing.
Lower Ford Point
~3 min drive
Easy 2.58-mile trail with 226 ft gain near Lower Ford Point.
Beacroft
~3 min drive
Easy 4.4-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Beacroft.
Soda Springs
~5 min drive
Moderate 12.8-mile trail to alpine springs with 1,535 ft elevation gain.
Robinson Flat Meadow Loop
~5 min drive
Easy 1-mile meadow loop with minimal elevation gain.
Sailor Flat Trail
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.46-mile foothill hike with gentle elevation gain near Sailor Flat.
American Hill
~6 min drive
Challenging 19.6-mile backcountry trail with 2,072 ft elevation gain.
Cherry Point
~10 min drive
Easy 1.79-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Cherry Point.
Duncan
~6 min drive
Moderate 5.15-mile trail with steady elevation gain near Duncan, California.
American River
~7 min drive
Scenic 15.2-mile American River trail with steady elevation gain and riparian views.
