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California
0.8 mi
Distance
297 ft
Gain
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Inside Inyo National Forest
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Sardine Lake
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Sardine Lake is a short and accessible alpine lake hike perfect for families and casual hikers seeking mountain scenery without excessive elevation gain. This gentle trail climbs through mixed forest to reach a pristine alpine lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada, offering excellent views and a peaceful destination for picnicking or photography.

Mist Falls
~23 min drive
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Golden Trout Lake
~4 min drive
Steep alpine hike to a pristine high-elevation lake in the Sierra Nevada.
Kearsarge Pass
~5 min drive
Moderate alpine pass hike with 2,615 ft gain and stunning Sierra views.
Matlock Lake
~6 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with 324 ft gain near Matlock Lake, California.

Copper Creek
~26 min drive
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Taboose Pass
~24 min drive
Steep Eastern Sierra climb to a remote alpine pass with dramatic mountain views.
Baxter Pass
~7 min drive
Steep alpine scramble to a high Sierra pass with dramatic exposure.
Shepherd Pack
~8 min drive
Short, scenic climb with 752 ft gain near Shepherd Pack.

Zumwalt Meadow Trailhead
~28 min drive
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Red Lake
~27 min drive
A 4.50-mile out-and-back trail in California with 2,909 feet of elevation gain.