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California
4.6 mi
Distance
746 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Heiser Lake
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Heiser Lake is a scenic alpine lake hike offering a moderate climb through forested terrain with rewarding views of the surrounding peaks. This 4.58-mile round trip ascends 746 feet to reach the pristine lake, making it an accessible option for hikers seeking mountain lake scenery without extreme elevation gain. The trail provides a good balance of effort and payoff, with opportunities to enjoy subalpine meadows and clear alpine waters.
Sandy Mdw.
~2 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic open vistas.
Heiser Lake Ext.
~2 min drive
Easy alpine lake trail with minimal elevation gain near Heiser Lake.
Willow Mdw
~3 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Milk Ranch Mdw.
~3 min drive
14-mile alpine meadow trek with nearly 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Sm01g Snow Trail
~3 min drive
Short alpine winter trail with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Bull Run Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate 3.5-mile alpine lake hike with 1,240 ft elevation gain.
Pacific Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 10.82-mile creek trail with 1,522 ft gain and scenic water features.
Deer Creek
~3 min drive
Easy 1.6-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
Emigrant Trail
~5 min drive
A 3.20-mile out-and-back trail in California connected to the Mormon Carson Emigrant Trail system.
Jackson Canyon
~7 min drive
Scenic 6.5-mile canyon hike with gentle elevation gain.
