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California
4.3 mi
Distance
648 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 Sprs. Overlook
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Salt Springs Overlook offers a scenic 4.27-mile round-trip hike with moderate elevation gain, rewarding hikers with expansive views from an elevated vantage point. The trail climbs through varied terrain to reach a panoramic overlook of the Salt Springs area, making it an excellent choice for those seeking viewpoint-based hiking without extreme difficulty. This accessible summit hike showcases the natural landscape of the region with a manageable ascent.
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A 15-mile foothill loop with 1,700 ft gain and creek-side scenery.
Shriner Lake
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and quick turnaround.
Mctc: 7N76y to 7N14
~6 min drive
Steady 3.77-mile climb with 938 ft gain through MCTC backcountry.
Salt Springs Reservoir
~3 min drive
Scenic 10.87-mile reservoir loop with 2,131 ft gain in the Sierra Nevada.
Devils Lake
~6 min drive
Scenic alpine lake loop with forest views and moderate elevation gain.
Mctc: 7N56y to 7N64y
~7 min drive
Moderate 5-mile mountain hike with 1,216 ft elevation gain.
Tanglefoot
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.6-mile trail with 1,647 ft gain in California backcountry.
Mctc: 7N14c to 7N51
~6 min drive
Short, steep MCTC connector with steady elevation gain in Modoc County.
Anderson Xc
~10 min drive
Short, beginner-friendly cross-country ski trail near Anderson.
Bear River Reservoir
~5 min drive
Challenging 17.6-mile alpine reservoir loop with 2,894 ft elevation gain.
