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Five Lakes Loop

United States > California > Placer County > Alpine Meadows

Starting at the Five Lakes Trailhead near Alpine Meadows Road, the route follows the Five Lakes Trail away from the developed valley and climbs through open Sierra slopes, scattered conifers, and granite-studded terrain toward the edge of Tahoe National Forest. The path then enters the Granite Chief…

Distance: 6.2 mi • Elevation gain: 438 m • Maximum elevation: 2,317 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

👟Men's Trail Running Shoes - Lightweight grip for fast movement over topographic contours
🔦Outdoor Torches - Reliable torches for night navigation
🧤Hiking Gloves - Warm and durable gloves for cold-weather walks
🎿Telescopic Trekking Poles - Reduces knee strain on steep topographic descents
📚UK Hiking Guidebooks - Detailed route descriptions for the Lake District, Peaks, and Highlands

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