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California
8.8 mi
Distance
1,124 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Spaulding Lake Trail
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Spaulding Lake Trail is a moderate alpine hike offering scenic views of a pristine mountain lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada. The trail climbs steadily through mixed forest and meadow terrain, gaining over 1,100 feet to reach the lake basin. This route provides a rewarding destination for hikers seeking solitude and alpine scenery without extreme technical difficulty.
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~6 min drive
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Grouse Ridge Trail
~7 min drive
Challenging 20-mile alpine ridge hike with 2,400 ft gain and panoramic Sierra views.
Last Chance Nordic
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Ridge Run Nordic
~7 min drive
Moderate ridge hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Crooked Lakes Trail
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.6-mile alpine trail to scenic mountain lakes with 628 ft elevation gain.
Sanford Lake
~7 min drive
Easy, scenic 1-mile lake loop with minimal elevation gain.
Round Lake
~8 min drive
Scenic 5.2-mile loop to alpine lake with 500 ft elevation gain.
South Yuba Ridge Trail
~9 min drive
Challenging 16-mile ridge traverse with 3,284 ft elevation gain in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Telemark Pond Nordic
~7 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile Nordic loop to scenic alpine pond with gentle terrain.
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