Recreation Region: Highway 88 Corridor Area

Granite Lake Trail

The trail starts off on the Minkalo Trail to a junction in 0.6 miles, then turns left toward Granite Lake where it arrives at 1 mile. Along the way, the trail crosses a bridge over an unnamed creek with an impressive waterfall. Past Granite Lake, the trail traverses numerous granite slabs and enters the forest, following the contour and arriving at Hidden Lake at mile 3.8.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

17E23

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Non-motorized Trails Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG)

California Campfire Permit required for wood, charcoal, or gas fires. Check for seasonal fire restrictions before trip.

Use existing fire rings.

Photo of entrance of the Amador Ranger District Office.

Address: 26820 Silver Drive Pioneer, CA 95667
Phone: (209) 259-3774
Hours: 8 AM until 4:30 PM, Tuesdays through Saturdays until September (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

Turn off of Highway 88 at the sign for Kit Carson Resort. Bear left at the first "Y", and right at the second "Y", following the signs for Granite Lake. A small trailhead parking area is located at the end of the road.