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Heiser Lake Trail
Area Status: Open
This trail leads to a small, shallow lake that is mild for swimming. There are views from the west end. The trail has a lot of ups and downs. Hikers can continue on to Bull Run Lake and the Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead on Highway 4.
The trail begins at the Mosquito Lakes Trailhead on Highway 4; the distance to the lake from there is 2.5 miles.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Calaveras Ranger District (HWY 4) |
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| Permit Info: | This trail enters the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness; a wilderness permit required for overnight camping in the wilderness. |
| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Backpacking
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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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
