The Best Hiking Trails in Bassetts, California (United States)

PCT between Packer Lake Road and the Sierra Buttes Lookout Trail

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Joel Snook

Distance

7.81mi

Elevation +

1250f

TrailRank

34

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The PCT between Packer Lake Road and the junction with the Sierra Buttes Lookout Trail has been rerouted, trading the crest of the ridge for the Tamarack Lakes. On the return trip we finished the circumnavigation of the ...

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Mountain Mine Volcano Lake

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Joel Snook

Distance

6.93mi

Elevation +

1565f

TrailRank

34

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Good local and distant views that get better as you go up the hill, plus a side trip to a lake. Lots of interesting rock formations and views of adjacent ridges and valleys when the trees thin out. It is worth the effort...

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PCT from Packer Lake Rd past Deer Lake

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Joel Snook

Distance

9.80mi

Elevation +

1467f

TrailRank

32

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This is a recently re-routed section of the PCT between Packer Lake Road across from Packsaddle campground to the junction with the old PCT on top of the ridge past Deer Lake. Mostly open country with nice distance views...

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Saxonia from Packsaddle loop

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Joel Snook

Distance

3.75mi

Elevation +

568f

TrailRank

30

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Pretty lakes and scenery requiring a little extra effort due to rocks and brush. Starting out as a confusion of trails as you leave the campground the real one is easy to pick up and is good quality most of the way to Sa...

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Sierra Buttes Lookout from Packer Lake

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bdgray02

Distance

3.25mi

Elevation +

2362f

TrailRank

15

Beautiful hike beginning at the Packer Lake parking area. Begin by heading up the road on foot and continue upon a harsh four wheel drive road. You will pass Tamarack Lakes before you begin a good ascent onto a ridge. Th...

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Packsaddle Campground to Deer Lake

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cchenshaw

Distance

7.24mi

Elevation +

1030f

TrailRank

13

Pack saddle Campground to Deer LAke

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Tamarack Lakes

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cchenshaw

Distance

3.56mi

Elevation +

479f

TrailRank

13

Trail actually was 3.9. I didn’t start recording at beginning of trail

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