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Loch Leven Trail

The Loch Leven begins at Placer County Road Pla-9140-2 and ends at High Loch Leven Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

13E19

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

Trail Length:  1.1 miles to railroad tracks
    2.5 miles to 1st lake Salmon Lake trail
    2.8 miles to 2nd lake
    3 miles to Cherry Point trail
    3.6 miles to Upper Loch Leven

Min Elevation: 5,680'
Max Elevation: 6,850'
Difficulty Level: Moderate 
Use level: Heavy

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Address: 22830 Foresthill Rd Foresthill, CA 95631
Phone: 530-492-5631
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

Trailhead Access: The trail begins one-eighth mile east of the Big Bend Fire Station on old U.S. 40 (Big Bend exit off I-80). A restroom is available at the trailhead. The trail begins across the road from the parking area.
 

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated January 10, 2026