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California
5.0 mi
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Inside Eldorado National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Grouse Lake
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Grouse Lake is a scenic 5-mile round-trip hike suitable for hikers of all abilities. This trail offers access to an alpine lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada, with opportunities for fishing, photography, and enjoying mountain meadows. The relatively moderate distance and gentle elevation gain make it an excellent choice for a half-day adventure.
Evergreen
~4 min drive
Moderate 4.37-mile foothill hike with 918 ft elevation gain near Evergreen.
Summit City
~5 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile foothill hike with 416 ft elevation gain and scenic ridge views.
Wilderness Boundary
~9 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near wilderness boundary.
Willow Mdw
~12 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Deer Valley 4Wd Trail
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile 4WD trail with 479 ft elevation gain through Deer Valley.
Round Top Lake
~9 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain in the Sierra Nevada.
Heiser Lake
~13 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Camp Irene
~6 min drive
Moderate-to-hard 11.5-mile backcountry trail with substantial elevation gain.
Frog Lake
~9 min drive
Easy 1.6-mile lake walk with minimal elevation gain.
Lake Margaret
~13 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with moderate elevation gain and mountain views.
