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California
2.8 mi
Distance
567 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
Rainbow Lake
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Rainbow Lake offers a scenic alpine destination with moderate elevation gain over a short distance, making it an accessible choice for hikers seeking mountain lake views. The trail climbs through mixed terrain to reach the pristine waters of Rainbow Lake, where visitors can enjoy panoramic vistas and potential wildlife viewing. This out-and-back route provides a rewarding day hike experience with manageable mileage.
Post Peak
~1 min drive
Moderate 9.76-mile Sierra hike with 2,260 ft gain and summit views.
Staniford Lake
~2 min drive
Easy lakeside stroll to a scenic alpine lake.
Jackass Lakes
~8 min drive
A challenging 3-mile out-and-back hike in California's Ansel Adams Wilderness trail network.
Slab Lake
~2 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 926 ft gain and scenic mountain views.
Anne Lake
~3 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and scenic water views.
Chetwood Cabin
~9 min drive
Moderate 4.22-mile hike to historic Chetwood Cabin with 595 ft elevation gain.
Chittenden Lake
~3 min drive
Short alpine hike to a scenic mountain lake with steady elevation gain.
Rutherford Lake
~3 min drive
Easy half-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Clover Meadow
~9 min drive
Easy 3-mile meadow hike with gentle elevation gain.
Timber Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 10.5-mile trail with 2,155 ft elevation gain through mountain terrain.
