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California
3.0 mi
Distance
464 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Salmon Lake Trail
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Salmon Lake Trail is a scenic 3-mile out-and-back hike that climbs 464 feet to reach an alpine lake nestled in California's backcountry. This relatively short but steady ascent rewards hikers with beautiful lake views and surrounding mountain scenery, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a half-day adventure without extreme elevation gain.
Big Granite
~1 min drive
Moderate 11-mile granite trail with nearly 1,000 ft elevation gain.
Salmon Lake Tie Trail
~2 min drive
Easy 1-mile connector to Salmon Lake with 217 ft elevation gain.
Long Valley
~10 min drive
Scenic 3.71-mile valley hike with steady elevation gain and accessible views.
Loch Leven
~4 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady climbing to a scenic mountain lake.
Cherry Point
~2 min drive
Easy 1.79-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Cherry Point.
Beacroft
~11 min drive
Easy 4.4-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Beacroft.
Rattlesnake
~4 min drive
Challenging 18.8-mile trail with 2,740 ft gain in Rattlesnake area.
Heath Falls Overlook
~11 min drive
Easy 1.82-mile overlook hike with minimal elevation gain.
Fordyce Foot
~11 min drive
Easy 4.6-mile forest hike with gentle elevation gain near Fordyce.
Mears Lake Valley
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile alpine valley hike with 1,755 ft elevation gain.