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Blue Gouge Mine to Ferrari Mill Road Loop
Pollock Pines, California
3.78 mi
/ 538 ft gain
Blue Gouge Mine to Ferrari Mill Road Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Pollock Pines, California.
Fleming Meadow Loop
Pollock Pines, California
4.96 mi
/ 748 ft gain
Fleming Meadow Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Pollock Pines, California.
Ferrari Mill Loop
Pollock Pines, California
3.39 mi
/ 577 ft gain
Ferrari Mill Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Pollock Pines, California.
Hiking the Jenkinson Lake Loop Trail at Sly Park
Pollock Pines, United States
4.0
The Jenkinson Lake Loop Trail runs along Jenkinson Lake, making for an easy, shaded, and well-marked hike that the entire family can enjoy. The full loop is over eight miles, but can be easily modified into a shorter trip, as well.Along the way, you will see a variety of activities along the lake (fishing, kayaking, canoeing, etc.), as well as come across some great areas for swimming, sight-se...
Camp at Ice House Reservoir
El Dorado County, California
4.0
1 mi
/ 1 ft gain
Desolation Wilderness is just west of Lake Tahoe, a part of Eldorado National Forest. It's a very popular backpacking destination as the PCT and Tahoe Rim Trail both run through the area. There are what seems to be endless amounts of mountain lakes, creeks, and rivers that run through this area which make it one of the more beautiful regions in California. Camping at Ice House Reservoir is a pe...
Wench Creek Campground to Bassi Falls
Kyburz, California
8.74 mi
/ 1444 ft gain
Wench Creek Campground to Bassi Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Twin Bridges, California.
Climb Phantom Spires
Kyburz, California
Phantom Spires is a rock climbing area west of south Lake Tahoe consisting of granitic rock formations, or spires, among low scrub and old burned pines. Various sport and trad routes have been established, mostly single-pitch, though some might be more convenient to do in two pitches. Some of the routes have walk-offs, but others require rappelling. Compared to Lovers Leap, it's less crowded, w...
Bassi Falls via Towering Rocks Trail
Kyburz, California
2.71 mi
/ 315 ft gain
Bassi Falls via Towering Rocks Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Twin Bridges, California.
Bassi Falls Short Route
Kyburz, California
1.07 mi
/ 266 ft gain
Bassi Falls Short Route is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Twin Bridges, California.
Places to stay
Pollock Pines, California
South Fork Group (Ca)
Overview
South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area, nestled in the vast expanse of the Eldorado Nat...
Pollock Pines, California
Bridal Veil Group Area And Picnic Ground
Overview
This site remains closed due to storm damage. No reopening date has been set at this time.
Bridal Veil Group Campsite and Picn...
Pacific House, California
Gerle Creek
Overview
Gerle Creek Campground is nestled on the banks of the Gerle Creek Fork among a lush forest of hardwoods. The area provides lots ...
Pollock Pines, California
Silver Creek Group Campground
Overview
Silver Creek, located in the Crystal Basin area, offers a fun atmosphere with beautiful scenery for group gatherings. The Ice Ho...
Grizzly Flats, California
Capps Crossing
Overview
Capps Crossing is located on the North Fork of the Cosumnes River. The campground is located in a forested area and is well sha...
Kyburz, California
Sunset Union Valley
Overview
Sunset Campground is situated on the shores of Union Valley Reservoir, among the towering cedar and ponderosa pines of Eldorado ...
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