The Best Trails in Kirkwood, California (United States)

244 trails

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Photo of Forestdale Rd to Blue Lake Road Photo of 09/17/2023 Round Top and Winnemucca lakes Photo of Meiss Meadows TH to Round Lake to Big Meadows TH Point to Point
  • Dardanelles Lake

    Hiking
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    Distance
    15.50mi
    Elevation +
    2096f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofDardanelles Lake Photo ofDardanelles Lake Photo ofDardanelles Lake

    Trail from Carson Pass summit (California Hwy 88) to Dardanelles Lake via Pacific Crest Trail and Tahoe Rim Trail.

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  • Emigrant Lake Trail

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    Distance
    8.76mi
    Elevation +
    919f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofEmigrant Lake Trail Photo ofEmigrant Lake Trail Photo ofEmigrant Lake Trail

    One of my all-time favorite hikes! Trail surfaces consist of smooth dirt/duff, roots, rocks, granite jumbles, stream crossings and meadows. Trail starts by following the contours along the shoreline of beautiful Caples...

  • Red Lake Peak

    Alpine Climbing
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    Distance
    5.13mi
    Elevation +
    1775f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRed Lake Peak Photo ofRed Lake Peak Photo ofRed Lake Peak

    The hike to Red Lake Peak is not very long, but it can be difficult. You soon leave the PCT, and hike directly up the west side of the mountain. Don't be fooled by the first ridgetop you see, you have to go around this, ...

  • Shep's Lake

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    Distance
    4.66mi
    Elevation +
    1063f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofShep's Lake Photo ofShep's Lake Photo ofShep's Lake

    Out and Back to Shep's Lake, atop of Red Cliffs. Trail shows how to navigate either up the service road or up the more direct bike paths. Bike path route is more strenuous.

  • Caples Lake to Emmigrant lake

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    Distance
    8.79mi
    Elevation +
    1709f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCaples Lake to Emmigrant lake Photo ofCaples Lake to Emmigrant lake Photo ofCaples Lake to Emmigrant lake

    Caples Lake to Emigrant Lake Trail is a 9.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Kirkwood, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is...

  • Distance
    9.58mi
    Elevation +
    2293f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRound Top loop from Carson pass, CA USA September 2023 Photo ofRound Top loop from Carson pass, CA USA September 2023 Photo ofRound Top loop from Carson pass, CA USA September 2023

    Nice half day loop to round top mountain in the sierra nevada. Starting from the carson pass parking, the trail crosses Frog lake and the large Winnemucca lake. Caples lake is seen from a distance. From Winnemucca its a ...

  • Woods lake flower hike

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    Distance
    3.88mi
    Elevation +
    1096f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWoods lake flower hike Photo ofWoods lake flower hike Photo ofWoods lake flower hike

    Woods, Winnemucca, and Round Top Lakes is a 4.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Markleeville, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is...

  • Showers Lake

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    Distance
    7.46mi
    Elevation +
    1811f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofShowers Lake Photo ofShowers Lake Photo ofShowers Lake

    Showers Lake via the PCT is a 9.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near South Lake Tahoe, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is b...

  • Emigrant Lake

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    Distance
    9.73mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofEmigrant Lake Photo ofEmigrant Lake Photo ofEmigrant Lake

    We left trail and went up at the waterfall/ water crossing on the way in. I decided it wasn’t necessary on the way out. So, ignore that when you go in and stick to trail( outbound track).

  • Distance
    7.75mi
    Elevation +
    1378f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSchneider Cow Camp to Showers Lake Loop Trail Photo ofSchneider Cow Camp to Showers Lake Loop Trail Photo ofSchneider Cow Camp to Showers Lake Loop Trail

    About 50% of the trail was covered with snow today. Please add 1/2 mile to this trail length ... I had forgotten to start Wikiloc! >>> High clearance vehicle necessary! All-wheel or 4-wheel is highly suggested.

  • Mokelumne Loop

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    Distance
    22.16mi
    Elevation +
    3714f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofMokelumne Loop

    Loop backpacking hike in and near the Mokelumne Wilderness Area. Start from Carson Pass, past Winnemucca, Roundtop, and Fourth of July Lakes, descent to Summit City Creek, then back up to the Pacific Crest Trail. Overnig...

  • Frog Lake

    Snowshoe
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    Distance
    4.25mi
    Elevation +
    574f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofFrog Lake Photo ofFrog Lake Photo ofFrog Lake

    Frog Lake RAIL DESCRIPTION: The trail to Frog Lake is part of the Pacific Crest Trail and is an easy 1.2 miles hike to the Lake. The trail to Winnemuca Lake is an additional 1.5 miles up a gradual slope to the lake leve...

  • Distance
    5.83mi
    Elevation +
    938f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofFrog Lake to Lake Winnemucca to Round Top Lake Photo ofFrog Lake to Lake Winnemucca to Round Top Lake Photo ofFrog Lake to Lake Winnemucca to Round Top Lake

    IMPORTANT: Trail is actually ~7.2 miles (phone died about 1.5 miles before completion). Definitely easier coming hiking in & out from the Carson Pass Visitor Center then it was from Woods Lake but this ain’t no slouch...

  • Distance
    7.20mi
    Elevation +
    1739f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSchneider Cow Camp, Ltl Round Mtn, Showers Lake Photo ofSchneider Cow Camp, Ltl Round Mtn, Showers Lake Photo ofSchneider Cow Camp, Ltl Round Mtn, Showers Lake

    Started at Schneider, up to ridge on trail, then left trail to go to Little Round Mtn, then cross country to drop to the trail East of Showers Lake, then out via the actual trail below the ridge back to Schneider.

  • Kirkwood

    Snowshoe
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    Distance
    4.02mi
    Elevation +
    472f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofKirkwood Photo ofKirkwood

    Kirkwood Cross Country and Snowshoe Center. 80km of groomed trails at 7,800 feet offer the most spectacular scenery and exciting terrain in the west. Located 1/4 mile east of Kirkwood on Hwy 88 (next to the Kirkwood Inn)...

  • Distance
    2.83mi
    Elevation +
    1056f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofCaples Lake Caltrans maintenance station Photo ofCaples Lake Caltrans maintenance station Photo ofCaples Lake Caltrans maintenance station

    Caples Lake Maintenance Station is a cultural feature (locale) in Alpine County. The primary coordinates for Caples Lake Maintenance Station places it within the CA . Park by the station and walk past the buildings. You...

  • Round Top Lake route

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    Distance
    7.47mi
    Elevation +
    1056f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofRound Top Lake route

    Carson Pass - Frogg Lake - Winnemucca Lake - Round Top Lake (Pacific Crest Trail-Winnemucca Wildflower Trail-Pack Trail), 12 km, ~350 m total ascent, 2600- 2870 masl, completed September 2012

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