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California
4.6 mi
Distance
1,293 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Lilypad Lake
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Lilypad Lake is a scenic 4.6-mile round-trip hike featuring nearly 1,300 feet of elevation gain, making it an accessible yet rewarding adventure for intermediate hikers. The trail ascends through mixed terrain to reach an alpine lake dotted with lily pads, offering serene water views and potential wildlife viewing opportunities. This moderately challenging hike provides excellent conditioning and mountain scenery without requiring technical climbing skills.
Tracy
~1 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile foothill trail near Tracy with gentle elevation gain.
Little Boulder Lake
~2 min drive
Easy 1-mile alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
Poison Canyon
~3 min drive
Challenging 12.52-mile canyon trail with 3,790 ft elevation gain.
Thumb Rock
~2 min drive
Steady 4-mile climb to Thumb Rock with 1,000 ft gain and scenic summit views.
Boulder Lake
~3 min drive
Short, steep alpine lake hike with significant elevation gain.
Lion Lake
~3 min drive
Moderate 9.4-mile alpine lake hike with 3,300 ft elevation gain.
Sunrise Creek
~7 min drive
Steady 3.6-mile creek-side climb with 1,500 ft elevation gain.
Union Lake
~8 min drive
Easy 1.8-mile alpine lake hike with 375 ft elevation gain.
Deer Flat
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.2-mile foothills hike with 1,583 ft elevation gain.
Rose
~11 min drive
Moderate 3.6-mile climb with 1,687 ft elevation gain.
