Hiking
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There a several trailheads and a large number of trails to be found in the Sierra National Forest. Several of these criss-cross the wilderness areas offering the hiker an opportunity to view wildlife and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.
Below is a table listing each of trailheads on the Forest. Each link will take you to information about that trailhead and the trails that are associated with it.
Trails and Trailhead | Elevation | Length | Difficulty | Location | Comments |
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Bear Ridge | 7,600 | Edison Lake Area. |
Access to the Pacific Crest Trail from this trailhead. |
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College Rock | 9,076 | 5 Miles | Kaiser Wilderness | Parking at trailhead. | |
Kaiser Wilderness | Various |
Follow the link for an interactive map detailing trailheads that provide access to the Kaiser Wilderness |
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Mono Creek | 7,600 | Edison Lake Area |
Access to the Devil's Bathtub; Graveyard Lakes; Quail Meadows; Pacific Crest Trails from this trailhead. |
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Nellie Lake | 9,200 |
10 Miles Round Trip |
Kaiser Wilderness |
Parking at trailhead. Requires 3 hours and multiple stops due to steepness. |
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Rancheria Falls |
7200' at the trailhead to 8,120' at the base of the falls |
2 Miles Round Trip |
Gentle grade. Steep at the base of the Falls. |
Huntington Lake Area |
Parking and restrooms at Trailhead. |