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California
3.8 mi
Distance
1,619 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Lake Valley
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Lake Valley offers a scenic moderate hike through California's diverse terrain, gaining over 1,600 feet of elevation across 3.8 miles. This trail rewards hikers with valley views and natural landscape features characteristic of the region. The steady elevation gain provides a solid workout while remaining accessible to experienced day hikers.
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Scenic alpine lake hike with moderate elevation gain and forest views.
Rock Creek
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Scenic creek-side moderate hike with gentle elevation gain and riparian forest.
Crab Tree Cut Off
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Hells Mountain
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Moderate 5.5-mile climb with 1,088 ft gain and mountain vistas.
Bell Meadow
~4 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic grassland views.
Bear Lake
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Bourland
~9 min drive
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Burst Rock
~4 min drive
Challenging 13.82-mile trail with 994 ft gain and scenic rock formations.
Bell Creek
~6 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with gentle elevation gain in the California foothills.
