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The Best Backpacking in Markleeville

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Top backpacking spots in and near Markleeville

  • Markleeville, California

    Grover Hot Springs to Sorensens via Charity Valley Trail to Burnside Lake Trail

    9.83 mi / 2474 ft gain
    Grover Hot Springs to Sorensens via Charity Valley Trail to Burnside Lake Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Markleeville, California.
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  • Markleeville, California

    Carson River Hot Spring

    10.01 mi / 2224 ft gain
    Carson River Hot Spring is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Markleeville, California.
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  • Alpine County, California

    Wolf Creek High Trail

    13.05 mi / 3251 ft gain
    Wolf Creek High Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Markleeville, California.
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  • Markleeville, California

    Raymond Lake via Wet Meadows Trailhead

    16.7 mi / 3106 ft gain
    Raymond Lake via Wet Meadows Trailhead is an out and back trail that takes you by a lake located near Markleeville, California
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  • Markleeville, California

    Deadwood Peak and Upper Blue Lake

    10.03 mi / 2093 ft gain
    Deadwood Peak and Upper Blue Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Markleeville, California.
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  • Arnold, California

    Ebbetts Pass Trailhead to Raymond Lake

    10.2 mi / 1909 ft gain
    Ebbetts Pass Trailhead to Raymond Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Markleeville, California.
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  • Markleeville, California

    Backpack to Grouse Lake

    4.7
    12 mi / 1575 ft gain
    It is a 6 mile hike to Grouse Lake. You begin at the trailhead which is right by the Upper Blue Lake Camp Ground. Park in the dirt parking area and then cross the metal footbridge, and you will see the trailhead marker on your left.The trail takes you into the Mokelumne Wilderness. Follow the tra...
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  • Alpine County, California

    Winnemucca and Round Top Lakes

    7.09 mi / 909 ft gain
    Winnemucca and Round Top Lakes is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Kirkwood, California.
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  • Alpine County, California

    Lake Winnemucca from Carson Pass via Pacific Crest Trail

    5.21 mi / 568 ft gain
    Lake Winnemucca from Carson Pass via Pacific Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Kirkwood, California.
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  • Alpine County, California

    PCT and Summit City Canyon Trail

    16.03 mi / 3379 ft gain
    PCT and Summit City Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near South Lake Tahoe, California.
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  • South Lake Tahoe, California

    Showers Lake via the PCT

    9.87 mi / 1043 ft gain
    Showers Lake via the PCT is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Kirkwood, California.
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  • South Lake Tahoe, California

    Carson Pass to Echo Summit

    13.36 mi / 1388 ft gain
    Carson Pass to Echo Summit is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Markleeville, California.
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  • South Lake Tahoe, California

    Meiss and Round Lake via Tahoe Rim Trail

    10.5 mi / 1257 ft gain
    Meiss and Round Lake via Tahoe Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Kirkwood, California.
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  • South Lake Tahoe, California

    Freel Peak from Armstrong Pass

    9.32 mi / 2598 ft gain
    Freel Peak from Armstrong Pass is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Markleeville, California.
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  • Alpine County, California

    Woods Lake Campground to Pack Trail to Horseshoe Canyon Trail

    15.13 mi / 3596 ft gain
    Woods Lake Campground to Pack Trail to Horseshoe Canyon Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Kirkwood, California.
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  • South Lake Tahoe, California

    Hike from Big Meadow to Round Lake

    5.0
    6.1 mi / 1184 ft gain
    The Big Meadow to Round Lake Trail is accessible year-round as it can be snowshoed in the winter. The trail is surrounded by dense wilderness, and the silence from the forests is a beautiful sound. Dogs are allowed on this trail! This is also a great location for fishing or trail running.  In the...
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