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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
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