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California
22.2 mi
Distance
2,757 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Palisades Creek
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Palisades Creek is a challenging 22-mile backcountry trek that ascends over 2,700 feet through rugged Sierra Nevada terrain. This remote route follows creek drainages and alpine meadows, offering solitude and dramatic mountain scenery for experienced hikers prepared for a full day or overnight adventure. The trail rewards effort with pristine wilderness views and access to high country lakes and peaks.
Long Valley
~5 min drive
Scenic 3.71-mile valley hike with steady elevation gain and accessible views.
Lower Lola Montez
~5 min drive
Easy 1-mile waterfall hike with 440 ft elevation gain in the Sierra foothills.
Sterling
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.37-mile trail with 953 ft gain near Sterling, California.
Salmon Lake Trail
~9 min drive
Scenic 3-mile hike to an alpine lake with moderate elevation gain.
Heath Falls Overlook
~6 min drive
Easy 1.82-mile overlook hike with minimal elevation gain.
Loch Leven
~7 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady climbing to a scenic mountain lake.
Castle Valley Nordic
~9 min drive
Scenic 4.8-mile Nordic trail with 1,036 ft gain through Castle Valley.
Salmon Lake Tie Trail
~7 min drive
Easy 1-mile connector to Salmon Lake with 217 ft elevation gain.
Glacier Lakes Basin
~8 min drive
Moderate alpine hike to scenic glacial lakes with granite peaks and meadows.
Summit Lake
~10 min drive
Easy 3-mile alpine lake hike with 402 ft elevation gain.