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Bull Run Lake Trail
This trail features a beautiful alpine meadow, a lake with an island in the middle, and great views. The first mile and a half is fairly level in the alpine meadow, then the trail starts an ascent into a more difficult slope. The trail connects with the Heiser Lake Trail at the 2-mile marker and then continues to the Mosquito Lakes Trailhead on Highway 4.
The trail starts at the Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead off of Highway 4 east of Lake Alpine; the distance to the lake from there is 3.5 miles.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Calaveras Ranger District (HWY 4) |
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| Permit Info: | Most of the trail is within the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness; a wilderness permit is required for overnight camping. |
Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
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Backpacking
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Horse Riding
Featured Events
- Roadside Geology of Sonora Pass
Date(s): Jun 10, 2023 - Star Gazing
Date(s): Jun 17, 2023 - Make Your Own Walking Stick
Date(s): Jun 22, 2023 - Tree ID with the Ranger
Date(s): Jun 22, 2023 - Pinecrest Lake Watercolor Postcards
Date(s): Jun 23, 2023 - Aug 12, 2023 - Bird Walk on the Westside Trail
Date(s): Jun 24, 2023 - Wednesday Programs Miwok and Summit Ranger District
Date(s): Jun 27, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023 - Tuesday Programs Mi Wok and Summit Ranger District
Date(s): Jun 27, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023 - Wednesday Campfire Programs (Miwok and Summit Ranger District)
Date(s): Jun 28, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023 - Thursday Yoga at Pinecrest Mi Wok and Summit Ranger District
Date(s): Jun 29, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023 - Thursday Programs Miwok and Summit Ranger District
Date(s): Jun 29, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023 - Friday Programs Summit Mi Wok Ranger District
Date(s): Jun 30, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023 - Saturday Program Summit Mi Wok Ranger District
Date(s): Jul 1, 2023 - Jul 29, 2023 - Saturday Evening Programs (Miwok and Summit Ranger District)
Date(s): Jul 1, 2023 - Jul 29, 2023 - Tuolumne Band of the Me-Wuk Singers and Dancers
Date(s): Jul 5, 2023 - Star Gazing
Date(s): Jul 7, 2023 - Wildflower Walk at St. Mary's Pass
Date(s): Aug 9, 2023
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