Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
California
7.5 mi
Distance
592 ft
Gain
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Talbot Creek Trail
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
Talbot Creek Trail is a moderate 7.5-mile out-and-back hike featuring a steady climb through mixed terrain with approximately 592 feet of elevation gain. This trail offers a pleasant day hike experience with creek-side sections and forest coverage that provides shade during warmer months. The trail is well-suited for hikers seeking a moderate workout without extreme technical difficulty.
Painted Rock
~5 min drive
Moderate 7.36-mile hike with 1,978 ft gain to scenic rock formations.
Heath Falls Overlook
~8 min drive
Easy 1.82-mile overlook hike with minimal elevation gain.
Greyhorse
~9 min drive
Steep 3.86-mile climb with 1,676 ft elevation gain near Greyhorse, California.
Hellhole
~13 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile hike with 849 ft gain through California backcountry.
Cold Stream
~8 min drive
Short alpine trail following Cold Stream with steady elevation gain.
Long Valley
~10 min drive
Scenic 3.71-mile valley hike with steady elevation gain and accessible views.
Buckskin
~13 min drive
Easy 2-mile trail with 484 ft gain near Buckskin, California.
Squaw Saddle Trail
~9 min drive
Quick 1.2-mile ascent to a scenic saddle with panoramic views.
Granite Chief
~10 min drive
Steep alpine climb to granite peaks with panoramic Sierra views.
Pole Creek Nordic
~13 min drive
Moderate 10-mile nordic trail with 2,215 ft elevation gain through forested terrain.
