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California
2.3 mi
Distance
355 ft
Gain
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Inside Sierra National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Golden Trout Lake
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Golden Trout Lake is a scenic alpine lake hike offering stunning mountain views in a relatively compact package. This 2.32-mile trail gains 355 feet through meadows and coniferous forest, making it accessible for most fitness levels while still providing rewarding high-country scenery. The destination lake is known for its pristine waters and excellent views of surrounding peaks.
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