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California
4.3 mi
Distance
926 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Sierra National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Slab Lake
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Slab Lake is a scenic alpine lake hike offering a moderate climb through mixed terrain with rewarding views of the surrounding peaks. The trail gains nearly 1,000 feet of elevation over 4.3 miles, making it an accessible option for hikers seeking mountain lake views without extreme difficulty. The destination lake sits in a picturesque basin, providing excellent opportunities for photography and rest.
Post Peak
~1 min drive
Moderate 9.76-mile Sierra hike with 2,260 ft gain and summit views.
Rutherford Lake
~1 min drive
Easy half-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Chetwood Cabin
~9 min drive
Moderate 4.22-mile hike to historic Chetwood Cabin with 595 ft elevation gain.
Rainbow Lake
~2 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and rewarding views.
Anne Lake
~2 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and scenic water views.
Jackass Lakes
~10 min drive
A challenging 3-mile out-and-back hike in California's Ansel Adams Wilderness trail network.
Post Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 7.74-mile creek-side hike with 388 ft elevation gain.
Staniford Lake
~4 min drive
Easy lakeside stroll to a scenic alpine lake.
Clover Meadow
~11 min drive
Easy 3-mile meadow hike with gentle elevation gain.
Chittenden Lake
~4 min drive
Short alpine hike to a scenic mountain lake with steady elevation gain.
