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California
19.0 mi
Distance
2,885 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Sierra National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Isberg
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Isberg is a challenging 19-mile backcountry trek gaining nearly 3,000 feet of elevation, offering a rewarding alpine experience in California's high country. This remote trail traverses diverse terrain through meadows and rocky slopes, leading to expansive views of the surrounding peaks and wilderness. The substantial distance and elevation gain make this a serious undertaking best suited for experienced hikers seeking solitude and pristine mountain scenery.
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Chetwood Cabin
~1 min drive
Moderate 4.22-mile hike to historic Chetwood Cabin with 595 ft elevation gain.
Frog Meadow
~6 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile meadow walk with minimal elevation gain.
Hole
~2 min drive
Steep 2.86-mile climb with 856 ft gain and scenic views.
Clover Meadow
~6 min drive
Easy 3-mile meadow hike with gentle elevation gain.
Joe Crane Lake
~7 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Long Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 8.86-mile creek-side hike with 1,931 ft elevation gain.
Snake Meadow
~6 min drive
Easy meadow loop with gentle elevation gain and open grassland views.
Norris Lake
~8 min drive
Scenic 2.72-mile alpine lake hike with 535 ft elevation gain.
Timber Creek
~5 min drive
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