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California
9.1 mi
Distance
1,157 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Kennedy Lake
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Kennedy Lake is a scenic 9-mile moderate hike featuring steady elevation gain through California's backcountry. This trail rewards hikers with alpine lake views and surrounding peaks, offering a rewarding day hike or backpacking option. The route combines forested sections with open terrain, providing diverse scenery and opportunities for wildlife viewing.
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~2 min drive
Easy sub-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
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~3 min drive
4.5-mile moderate climb with 1,040 ft elevation gain.
Relief Valley
~4 min drive
Remote 19.6-mile alpine trek with 1,932 ft gain in the eastern Sierra.
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~2 min drive
Easy sub-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
Blue Canyon
~7 min drive
Scenic 3.31-mile canyon hike with 1,288 ft elevation gain and rocky switchbacks.
Lunch Meadow
~9 min drive
Moderate 13.87-mile alpine meadow hike with 1,632 ft elevation gain.
Trail 458354010602
~2 min drive
Easy 2-mile walk with 150 ft elevation gain.
Whitesides Meadow
~9 min drive
Easy meadow walk with gentle elevation gain and scenic pastoral views.
Stanislaus Peak
~10 min drive
Moderate 6.6-mile peak hike with 1,788 ft gain in the Sierra Nevada.
Lower Relief
~4 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile foothill trail with gentle elevation gain.
