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California
4.9 mi
Distance
865 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Lunch Creek Nordic
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Lunch Creek Nordic is a scenic 4.92-mile trail featuring moderate elevation gain through California's Nordic terrain. This trail offers a pleasant mix of forest and open meadow sections with opportunities to explore the Lunch Creek drainage area. The well-maintained path is ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with rewarding views and peaceful creek-side sections.
Bear Trap Meadow
~1 min drive
Easy 2-mile meadow walk with 290 ft elevation gain.
Chapman Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through California forest.
Rim Loop
~6 min drive
Scenic 6-mile rim circuit with moderate elevation gain and expansive views.
Church Meadow Loop
~13 min drive
Easy 2-mile meadow loop with minimal elevation gain.
Haypress Creek
~10 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain in California foothills.
Ridge Loop
~7 min drive
Moderate 10-mile ridge loop with 936 ft elevation gain and scenic vistas.
Sardine Lake Overlook
~14 min drive
Quick alpine lake overlook with rewarding views and minimal distance.
Mills Peak
~14 min drive
Accessible 4-mile peak hike with 717 ft gain and rewarding summit views.
Howard
~9 min drive
Moderate 11-mile trail with 865 ft gain through California backcountry.
Packer Lake Picnic
~15 min drive
Easy 0.64-mile stroll to a scenic picnic area at Packer Lake.
