The Best Backpacking in Soda Springs

Paradise Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Truckee, California.

The first 1.6 miles along the Pacifc Crest Trail is the same route to Summit Lake Trail. When you see the fork for Warren Lake and Summit Lake, head to the left. Although the Summit Lake trail looks easier, which it is, don't let that detour you. Start climbing up the 1,500ft incline then drop ba...

White Rock Lake Via Pacific Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Soda Springs, California.

Drive to the top of Donner Summit via the Old Hwy 40 and park at the Donner Summit PCT trailhead, just past the Sugar Bowl Academy Building. Begin hiking up-hill through a somewhat forested area for about 2 miles. Shortly after you pass the trail sign for the Mt. Judah Loop, you will come to a sm...

PCT: CA Section L - Highway 80 to Highway 49 is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Soda Springs, California.

Mount Judah Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Truckee, California.

Pacific Crest Trail to Mt. Lincoln is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Norden, California.

After driving out to Kidd Lakes and parking at the trailhead, you take off through some easy forest hiking past Cascade Lakes and Long Lake. Pay attention to the cairns marking the trail as you traverse across a large granite section with Devils Peak to your West. The trail is easy to follow and ...

Coldstream Road to PCT is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Truckee, California.

Loch Leven to American River is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Truckee, California.

The trail is easy to follow for the first half mile until you get to some large slabs of granite. As you continue up the trail look for stacked rocks, these will give you a an easy route as you continue up the mountain. The trail then starts to switch back eventually leading to a small bridge. Af...

Heading out on the Granite Chief Trail, you'll start with a challenging 3.5 mile hike to meet up with the Pacific Crest Trail. During this part of the trek, you'll gain approximately 2,000ft. The good news is that most of this hike is forested, so you'll get a little coverage to protect from the ...

Mount Lola Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Sierraville, California.

Alpine Meadows to Squaw Valley is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Olympic Valley, California.

Whisky Creek Camp Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Olympic Valley, California.

French Lake and Tollhouse Lake Loop via Beyers Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Truckee, California.