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California
20.2 mi
Distance
2,417 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Grouse Ridge Trail
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Grouse Ridge Trail is a challenging alpine ridge traverse offering expansive Sierra Nevada views and high-elevation meadow ecosystems. This 20-mile route gains over 2,400 feet while traversing open ridgeline terrain with dramatic vistas of surrounding peaks and valleys. The trail showcases the rugged beauty of California's high country with opportunities to experience pristine wilderness and diverse alpine flora.
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Blue Lake
~3 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Rattlesnake
~6 min drive
Challenging 18.8-mile trail with 2,740 ft gain in Rattlesnake area.
Round Lake
~5 min drive
Scenic 5.2-mile loop to alpine lake with 500 ft elevation gain.
Sanford Lake
~5 min drive
Easy, scenic 1-mile lake loop with minimal elevation gain.
Crooked Lakes Trail
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.6-mile alpine trail to scenic mountain lakes with 628 ft elevation gain.
Glacier Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Downey Lake
~5 min drive
Easy lakeside walk with scenic alpine views near Downey Lake.
Spaulding Lake Trail
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.8-mile alpine lake hike with 1,124 ft elevation gain.
Bullpen
~9 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile foothill walk with minimal elevation gain.