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California
10.9 mi
Distance
2,131 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Eldorado National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Salt Springs Reservoir
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This moderate 10.87-mile loop around Salt Springs Reservoir offers a scenic journey through the Sierra Nevada foothills with over 2,100 feet of elevation gain. The trail winds around the reservoir's shoreline, providing views of the water and surrounding granite peaks while traversing mixed conifer forest and open ridgelines. This is an excellent choice for hikers seeking a full day adventure with manageable difficulty and rewarding alpine scenery.
Mctc: 7N76y to 7N14
~2 min drive
Steady 3.77-mile climb with 938 ft gain through MCTC backcountry.
Mctc 7N19y to 7N87y
~4 min drive
Steep 1.09-mile alpine climb with 774 ft elevation gain.
Cole Creek Loop
~4 min drive
A 15-mile foothill loop with 1,700 ft gain and creek-side scenery.
Salt Sprs. Overlook
~3 min drive
Scenic 4.27-mile overlook hike with 648 ft elevation gain and panoramic views.
Mctc: 7N58 to 7N19y
~4 min drive
Brief MCTC connector with steady climbing through volcanic terrain.
Tanglefoot
~5 min drive
Moderate 7.6-mile trail with 1,647 ft gain in California backcountry.
Mctc: 7N56y to 7N64y
~6 min drive
Moderate 5-mile mountain hike with 1,216 ft elevation gain.
Mctc: 7N14c to 7N51
~4 min drive
Short, steep MCTC connector with steady elevation gain in Modoc County.
Bear River Reservoir
~7 min drive
Challenging 17.6-mile alpine reservoir loop with 2,894 ft elevation gain.
Anderson Xc
~13 min drive
Short, beginner-friendly cross-country ski trail near Anderson.
