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California
8.4 mi
Distance
1,563 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Landers Lake
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Landers Lake is a moderate 8.39-mile alpine lake hike featuring nearly 1,600 feet of elevation gain through the Sierra Nevada backcountry. This scenic trail rewards hikers with views of a pristine mountain lake nestled in a glacially-carved basin, offering excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing. The route combines steady climbing through forested terrain with open alpine meadows, making it an ideal mid-summer adventure for hikers seeking solitude and natural beauty.
Sunrise Creek
~1 min drive
Steady 3.6-mile creek-side climb with 1,500 ft elevation gain.
Parker Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek trail with 2,500 ft gain through forested terrain.
Union Lake
~5 min drive
Easy 1.8-mile alpine lake hike with 375 ft elevation gain.
Ward Lake
~4 min drive
Extreme alpine climb with 8,000 ft gain in 3 miles near Ward Lake.
Bear Basin
~3 min drive
Steep alpine climb to remote Bear Basin with 7,500 ft elevation gain.
Seven Up Peak
~7 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile peak climb with 758 ft elevation gain.
Kidd Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile climb with 2,361 ft gain near Kidd Creek.
Granite Lake
~6 min drive
Challenging 13.88-mile alpine lake hike with 3,468 ft elevation gain.
Little Boulder Lake
~8 min drive
Easy 1-mile alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
Thumb Rock
~6 min drive
Steady 4-mile climb to Thumb Rock with 1,000 ft gain and scenic summit views.
