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
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Shaver Lake, California
Granite Ridge Loop
2.64 mi / 276 ft gainGranite Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Shaver Lake, California.Read more -
Shaver Lake, California
Shaver Lake Trail
2.46 mi / 463 ft gainShaver Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.Read more -
Shaver Lake, California
Camp at Swanson Campground
5.0/ 5709 ft gainSwanson 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 ...Read more -
Shaver Lake, California
Shaver Lake Lakeview Trail
5.17 mi / 850 ft gainShaver Lake Lakeview Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.Read more -
Shaver Lake, California
Shaver Lake to Dinkey Creek Road
21.12 mi / 2671 ft gainShaver Lake to Dinkey Creek Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.Read more -
Shaver Lake, California
Balsam Forebay
5.01.05 mi / 62 ft gainBalsam Forebay is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.Read more -
Shaver Lake, California
Hike to Balsam Forebay
3.51 mi / 100 ft gainAccess 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...Read more -
Shaver Lake, California
Camp at Bretz Mill Campground
4.0/ 3286 ft gainBretz 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...Read more -
Big Creek, California
Big Creek Railroad Grade Trail
2.59 mi / 246 ft gainBig Creek Railroad Grade Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Shaver Lake, California.Read more -
North Fork, California
Camp at Redinger Campground
/ 1426 ft gainRedinger 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...Read more -
North Fork, California
Camp at Smalley Cove Campground
3.0/ 1045 ft gainThis 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...Read more -
Shaver Lake, California
Mystery Lake Trail
3.29 mi / 423 ft gainMystery Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.Read more -
Shaver Lake, California
Dinkey Lakes Trail
7 mi / 968 ft gainDinkey Lakes Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.Read more -
Shaver Lake, California
Dinkey Lakes and Dusy-Ershim OHV Loop
17.49 mi / 2776 ft gainDinkey Lakes and Dusy-Ershim OHV Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Shaver Lake, California.Read more -
Shaver Lake, California
McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias
0.29 mi / 157 ft gainMcKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Shaver Lake, California.Read more -
North Fork, California
South Fork Willow Creek Trail
1.65 mi / 141 ft gainSouth Fork Willow Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near North Fork, California.Read more