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California
5.8 mi
Distance
671 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Glacier Lake
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Glacier Lake is a scenic alpine destination offering rewarding views of pristine mountain waters surrounded by granite peaks. This moderate hike climbs steadily through mixed forest and meadow terrain, gaining over 670 feet to reach the lake basin. The trail provides excellent opportunities for photography, fishing, and experiencing California's high country wilderness.
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Downey Lake
~1 min drive
Easy lakeside walk with scenic alpine views near Downey Lake.
Crooked Lakes Trail
~3 min drive
Moderate 6.6-mile alpine trail to scenic mountain lakes with 628 ft elevation gain.
Bullpen
~4 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile foothill walk with minimal elevation gain.
Sanford Lake
~2 min drive
Easy, scenic 1-mile lake loop with minimal elevation gain.
Lindsey Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate 7-mile alpine lake hike with 1,062 ft elevation gain.
Fordyce Foot
~5 min drive
Easy 4.6-mile forest hike with gentle elevation gain near Fordyce.
Blue Lake
~4 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Bowman Mountain
~4 min drive
Moderate 8-mile hike to Bowman Mountain with 800 ft elevation gain.
Loney Meadows
~6 min drive
Easy meadow walk through California grasslands with minimal elevation gain.