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California
5.1 mi
Distance
610 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Sierra National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Margaret Lakes
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Margaret Lakes is a scenic alpine trail offering access to pristine mountain lakes in the high country. This moderate hike features steady elevation gain through forested terrain with rewarding views of the surrounding peaks and clear alpine waters. The trail is ideal for hikers seeking a quieter lake destination with good opportunities for photography and wildlife observation.
Big Margaret Lake
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.8-mile alpine lake hike with 1,045 ft elevation gain.
Saddle Mountain
~2 min drive
Steep 3.84-mile climb to a scenic mountain saddle with 1,347 ft gain.
Devil's Bathtub
~7 min drive
Easy 1-mile hike to a natural rock pool with 331 ft elevation gain.
Rock Creek
~3 min drive
Scenic creek-side hike through Eastern Sierra foothills with gentle elevation gain.
Rock Lake
~3 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 791 ft elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Long Canyon
~7 min drive
Easy, ultra-short canyon walk ideal for families and casual hikers.
String Meadow
~5 min drive
Long alpine meadow hike with significant elevation gain and remote Sierra scenery.
Bear Meadow
~6 min drive
Easy meadow walk through rolling grassland with minimal elevation gain.
High Sierra Pack Station
~10 min drive
An expert-level singletrack out-and-back in California covering one mile of technical terrain.
Silver Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through forest with gentle elevation gain.
