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California
7.3 mi
Distance
833 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Sierra National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Nelson Lake
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Nelson Lake is a scenic 7.3-mile round-trip hike featuring moderate elevation gain through mixed terrain typical of California's lake country. This trail offers hikers a rewarding alpine lake destination with opportunities for fishing and scenic photography. The route combines forest sections with open meadows, providing diverse landscapes and potential wildlife viewing.
East Lake
~1 min drive
Accessible alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Little Lake
~4 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile loop with minimal elevation gain near Little Lake.
Mystery Lake
~5 min drive
Easy 4.66-mile alpine lake hike with 302 ft elevation gain.
Bullfrog Lake
~3 min drive
Easy 3-mile roundtrip to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Island Lake
~4 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with modest elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Frazier
~7 min drive
Easy 4.88-mile trail with 505 ft elevation gain near Frazier, CA.
Dogtooth
~4 min drive
Steep 1.5-mile alpine climb with 418 ft elevation gain.
Dinkey Lakes
~5 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with scenic Sierra Nevada views.
Hobbler Lake
~8 min drive
Easy 3.5-mile alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
Summit Lake
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with 468 ft gain and scenic mountain views.
