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California
0.8 mi
Distance
115 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Twin Lakes
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Twin Lakes offers a short and accessible alpine lake experience perfect for families and casual hikers. This easy out-and-back trail climbs gently through mixed terrain to reach a pair of pristine mountain lakes nestled in a scenic basin. The modest elevation gain and compact distance make it an ideal choice for those seeking mountain scenery without committing to a full day of hiking.
Seven Lakes
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile hike to multiple alpine lakes with 436 ft elevation gain.
Soapstone Pond
~11 min drive
Easy 1-mile pond loop with minimal elevation gain.
Toad Lake
~23 min drive
Nearly 10-mile alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain through forest and meadow.
Deadfall Lake
~27 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 828 ft gain and scenic mountain views.
Soapstone
~11 min drive
Quick 2.2-mile hike with 532 ft gain near Soapstone.
Billys Peak
~23 min drive
Steep 0.83-mile climb to Billys Peak with significant elevation gain.
Tangle Blue
~29 min drive
Scenic 5.2-mile loop with 452 ft gain through mixed terrain.
Dog
~11 min drive
Short, steep California trail with significant elevation gain for its distance.
Stoddard Lake
~23 min drive
Moderate 6.64-mile hike to an alpine lake with 1,166 ft elevation gain.
Chilkoot
~30 min drive
Steep 3-mile climb with 962 ft gain near Chilkoot, California.