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California
13.9 mi
Distance
3,468 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
Granite Lake
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Granite Lake is a challenging alpine destination offering stunning high-elevation scenery and rewarding views of granite peaks and pristine mountain lakes. This 13.88-mile round-trip climb gains over 3,400 feet through varied terrain, ascending from forested lower elevations into the rocky alpine zone. The trail showcases classic Sierra Nevada granite formations and provides excellent opportunities for experienced hikers seeking solitude and dramatic mountain vistas.
Bear Basin
~3 min drive
Steep alpine climb to remote Bear Basin with 7,500 ft elevation gain.
Thumb Rock
~5 min drive
Steady 4-mile climb to Thumb Rock with 1,000 ft gain and scenic summit views.
Seven Up Peak
~7 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile peak climb with 758 ft elevation gain.
Parker Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek trail with 2,500 ft gain through forested terrain.
Tracy
~6 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile foothill trail near Tracy with gentle elevation gain.
Long Canyon
~7 min drive
Scenic 2-mile canyon hike with steady elevation gain and ridge views.
Deer Flat
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.2-mile foothills hike with 1,583 ft elevation gain.
Lilypad Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 4.6-mile alpine lake hike with 1,293 ft elevation gain.
Little Boulder Lake
~8 min drive
Easy 1-mile alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
Landers Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.39-mile alpine lake hike with 1,563 ft elevation gain.
