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California
7.0 mi
Distance
1,910 ft
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What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Poison Lake
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Poison Lake is a moderate 7-mile alpine lake hike featuring nearly 2,000 feet of elevation gain through scenic Sierra terrain. This trail rewards hikers with stunning views of the lake basin and surrounding peaks, making it an excellent choice for those seeking mountain scenery without extreme technical difficulty. The steady climb through varied terrain offers a solid workout with rewarding vistas.
Driveway
~3 min drive
Easy 4.3-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
Tamarack Lake
~4 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with 1,338 ft gain in just 2.6 miles.
Four Mile Canyon
~5 min drive
Moderate 6.76-mile canyon climb with 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Poison Flat
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile foothill hike with 1,385 ft elevation gain.
Clark Fork Campground
~20 min drive
Easy campground walk with gentle forest scenery and minimal elevation gain.
Whitecliff Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile climb to a scenic alpine lake with 1,874 ft elevation gain.
Snodgrass
~5 min drive
Easy 5.6-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Snodgrass.
Raymond Lake
~25 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with rewarding views in a compact 1.4-mile package.
Silver King Trail
~7 min drive
Demanding 30.8-mile alpine trek with 4,093 ft gain in remote Sierra terrain.
Murray Canyon
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile canyon climb with 2,336 ft elevation gain.