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The Best Hiking in Shaver Lake

Looking for the best hiking in Shaver Lake? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Shaver Lake. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Shaver Lake

  • Shaver Lake, California

    Granite Ridge Loop

    2.64 mi / 276 ft gain
    Granite Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Shaver Lake, California.
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  • Shaver Lake, California

    Shaver Lake Trail

    2.46 mi / 463 ft gain
    Shaver Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.
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  • Shaver Lake, California

    Camp at Swanson Campground

    5.0
    / 5709 ft gain
    Swanson Meadow Campground is a small campground that operates on a first come, first serve basis. The campground is very close to the shore of Shaver Lake and all the activities associated - fishing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, swimming, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, stargazing, and more. Boats are ...
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  • Shaver Lake, California

    Shaver Lake Lakeview Trail

    5.17 mi / 850 ft gain
    Shaver Lake Lakeview Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.
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  • Shaver Lake, California

    Shaver Lake to Dinkey Creek Road

    21.12 mi / 2671 ft gain
    Shaver Lake to Dinkey Creek Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.
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  • Shaver Lake, California

    Balsam Forebay

    5.0
    1.05 mi / 62 ft gain
    Balsam Forebay is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.
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  • Shaver Lake, California

    Hike to Balsam Forebay

    3.5
    1 mi / 100 ft gain
    Access to the forebay starts at the trail head from the parking lot 6,700 ft up, also from the parking lot there is access to two different sets of boulder patches separate from the ones encountered along the hike in.  Hike Start the 1 mile out and back hike from the parking lot following the tra...
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  • Shaver Lake, California

    Camp at Bretz Mill Campground

    4.0
    / 3286 ft gain
    Bretz Mill Campground is truly one of a kind - no fee, open year round, first come, first serve. This is a wonderful campground is an oasis for those seeking to picnic, cool off during hot summer days, or explore snowy trails. This is also a great place to spend the night when many campgrounds at...
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  • Big Creek, California

    Big Creek Railroad Grade Trail

    2.59 mi / 246 ft gain
    Big Creek Railroad Grade Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Shaver Lake, California.
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  • North Fork, California

    Camp at Redinger Campground

    / 1426 ft gain
    Redinger Campground is fee-free, and operates on a first-come first-serve basis. The campground permits tent, trailer, and RV camping and offers vault toilets. Redinger campground is handicap accessible. You must obtain a permit to have a campfire. Bring enough clean water for cooking and drinkin...
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  • North Fork, California

    Camp at Smalley Cove Campground

    3.0
    / 1045 ft gain
    This campground operates on a first-come first-serve basis. Oaks and pine trees provide adequate shade. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and grill. The campground provides toilets and drinking water. Smalley Cove Campground is typically open year-round, but check with the U.S. Forest...
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  • Shaver Lake, California

    Mystery Lake Trail

    3.29 mi / 423 ft gain
    Mystery Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.
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  • Shaver Lake, California

    Dinkey Lakes Trail

    7 mi / 968 ft gain
    Dinkey Lakes Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.
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  • Shaver Lake, California

    Dinkey Lakes and Dusy-Ershim OHV Loop

    17.49 mi / 2776 ft gain
    Dinkey Lakes and Dusy-Ershim OHV Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.
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  • Shaver Lake, California

    McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias

    0.29 mi / 157 ft gain
    McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Shaver Lake, California.
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  • North Fork, California

    South Fork Willow Creek Trail

    1.65 mi / 141 ft gain
    South Fork Willow Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near North Fork, California.
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