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California
5.5 mi
Distance
436 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Seven Lakes
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Seven Lakes is a scenic moderate day hike featuring multiple alpine lakes nestled in the Sierra Nevada backcountry. The trail gains elevation steadily through mixed forest and meadow terrain, rewarding hikers with pristine lake views and opportunities for swimming and photography. This popular route offers a perfect balance of accessibility and mountain scenery.
Soapstone Pond
~5 min drive
Easy 1-mile pond loop with minimal elevation gain.
Toad Lake
~14 min drive
Nearly 10-mile alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain through forest and meadow.
Deadfall Lake
~18 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 828 ft gain and scenic mountain views.
Soapstone
~6 min drive
Quick 2.2-mile hike with 532 ft gain near Soapstone.
Eagle Creek
~20 min drive
Challenging 13-mile mountain trail with 3,185 ft elevation gain and alpine views.
Chilkoot
~21 min drive
Steep 3-mile climb with 962 ft gain near Chilkoot, California.
Gray Rock Lake
~6 min drive
Steep 0.79-mile climb to a high-elevation alpine lake.
Stoddard Lake
~21 min drive
Moderate 6.64-mile hike to an alpine lake with 1,166 ft elevation gain.
Cooper Meadows
~21 min drive
Easy 3-mile meadow loop with gentle terrain and wildflower views.
Little Picayune
~7 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Little Picayune.