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California
0.6 mi
Distance
106 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
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Why you'll love it
Lake of the Woods Trail
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Lake of the Woods Trail is a short and accessible out-and-back hike perfect for families and casual hikers seeking a quick nature escape. This easy trail offers scenic views of the alpine lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada, with gentle terrain and minimal elevation gain making it ideal for a leisurely afternoon outing.
Lake of the Woods
~0 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and scenic views.
Aloha
~1 min drive
Easy 1-mile walk with minimal elevation gain, perfect for beginners.
Margery Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 1-mile trail with gentle elevation gain, ideal for beginners.
Half Moon Lake Trail
~4 min drive
Scenic 3-mile lake hike with 771 ft elevation gain and rewarding views.
Triangle Lateral Trail
~2 min drive
Steep 1.09-mile connector gaining 432 ft of elevation.
Triangle Lake Trail
~2 min drive
Easy 0.65-mile lakeside walk with minimal elevation gain.
Strawberry Ridge Loop
~9 min drive
Moderate 5-mile loop with 1,549 ft gain through ridge terrain.
Ralston Peak
~2 min drive
Steep 1.23-mile alpine climb to scenic 9,235 ft summit.
Tamarack Lake Trail
~2 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with modest elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
High School Trail
~9 min drive
Easy 3-mile loop with minimal elevation gain, ideal for beginners and families.