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Granite Ridge Loop
Shaver Lake, California
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.
Shaver Lake Trail
Shaver Lake, California
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.
Camp at Swanson Campground
Shaver Lake, California
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 available for rental from the Shaver Lake Marina. The campground is typically open from June through...
Shaver Lake Lakeview Trail
Shaver Lake, California
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.
Shaver Lake to Dinkey Creek Road
Shaver Lake, California
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.
Balsam Forebay
Shaver Lake, California
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.
Hike to Balsam Forebay
Shaver Lake, California
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 trail Northwest. The trail itself is well maintained and easily visible, follow the trail for about a 1...
Camp at Bretz Mill Campground
Shaver Lake, California
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 higher elevations are hidden under feet of snow in the winter.
The maximum group size is 6 people ...
Big Creek Railroad Grade Trail
Big Creek, California
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.
Places to stay
Shaver Lake, California
Dinkey Creek
Overview
Dinkey Creek is spread out along the banks of its namesake creek in a thick forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars. The facility's...
Bass Lake, California
Rock Creek (Sierra Natl Fores)
Overview
Rock Creek Campground sits on a large, sandy flat under a grove of oak, pine and cedar trees. The sites are divided into three s...
Lakeshore, California
Kinnikinnick
Overview
Kinnikinnick Campground is located across the street from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The location makes it poss...
Lakeshore, California
Deer Creek
Overview
Deer Creek Campground is located in California Sierra National Forest. The campground is tucked under dense fir and pines along ...
Lakeshore, California
Catavee
Overview
Catavee Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. This campground offers convenient
access to all th...
Lakeshore, California
Upper Billy Creek Cg
Overview
Upper Billy Creek Campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The adjacent Billy Cree...
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