38 Hiking Trails near Santa Cruz Area
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Crystal Lake
Mammoth Lakes, California
19.2 miles NUnlike many hikes in the Sierra's, Crystal lake can be done as a day hike and as the perfect way to get away for a bit. As hikers make their way to the lake, they will see the monolith Crystal...
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Crowley Lake
Mammoth Lakes, California
25.3 miles NENestled in the picturesque landscape near Benton, California, Crowley Lake stands as a hidden gem, known not only for its breathtaking natural beauty but also for the intriguing geological formations...
Hike, Swim 0.4 mi
Crowley Lake Stone Columns
Mammoth Lakes, California
25.4 miles NENestled in the picturesque landscape of California's Eastern Sierra region lies Crowley Lake, a reservoir with a captivating secret beneath its surface – the Crowley Lake Stone Columns....
Hike 5.5 mi
Ostrander Lake
Wawona, California
35.7 miles NWOstrander Lake is a long, 11.4 mile hike just behind Sentinel Dome. Unlike most of Yosemite's summer hikes, the trail to Ostrander Lake is open during the winter for people to ski through....
Hike, Swim 2.5 mi
Chilnualna Falls
Wowana, Yosemite National Park
37.5 miles NWLocated near the southern entrance of the valley, Chilnualna Falls is one of the lesser known waterfalls in Yosemite. The hike is about 8 miles round trip and takes you to the upper part of the...
Hike 1.7 mi
Mono Meadow
Yosemite West, Yosemite National Park
39.1 miles NWThe hike through Mono Meadow is the best way to get a view of Mt. Starr King, Clarke Range, and Half Dome all at once. It's about a three mile round trip hike towards Yosemite backcountry. It...
Hike 1.9 mi
Half Dome
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
39.6 miles NWHalf Dome is the most popular and difficult hike in Yosemite Valley. The trail is about 14 miles long with an elevation gain of 4800 feet. There are cables to help you scale up to the summit once you...
Hike 0.4-2.1 mi
Illilouette Falls
Yosemite West, Yosemite National Park
40.0 miles NWIllilouette Falls Trail is a 4 mile hike down to Illilouette Creek, where there is a footbridge, a great view of Illilouette Falls, and several benches for onlookers to stop, rest, and...
Hike 3.6 mi
Lyell Canyon
Wawona, California
40.3 miles NWLyell Canyon is a breezy, 8 mile hike through the Tuloumne Meadows of Yosemite. While it is a little bit of a longer hike, the total elevation gain is about 200 feet, making it pretty flat and...
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Elizabeth Lake
Wawona, California
40.7 miles NWElizabeth Lake is a gorgeous lake tucked underneath the High Sierras in Yosemite. It's about a 4.8 mile hike to reach it, with an elevation gain of 1000 feet. Even though it's not super long,...
Hike, Swim 1.9-2.9 mi
Mist Trail
Yosemite National Park
40.7 miles NWThe mist trail is a small breakoff from the John Muir Trail through Yosemite National Park. It's called the mist trail because of the heavy amount of mist that hikers walk through as Vernal and...
Backpack, Hike 0.5 mi
McGurk Meadow
Yosemite National Park
41.0 miles NWMcGurk Meadow is a short, 0.8 mile hike through one of Yosemite's wildflower meadows. The trail is fairly flat, about 100 feet of elevation gain, and it doesn't require too much effort,...
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Mirror Lake
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
41.1 miles NWMirror Lake is a seasonal lake situated in a secluded corner of the beautiful Yosemite Valley. The lake sits at the base of Half Dome and allows a different perspective of the famous monolith....
Backpack, Hike, Swim 0.3 mi
Glacier Point
Yosemite National Park
41.2 miles NWLocated in Yosemite National Park, Glacier Point gives a birds-eye-view of the park you can't find anywhere else. It can be accessed by both hiking and driving through the park, though the roads...
Hike 4.0 mi
Mono Pass
Yosemite Valley, CA
41.3 miles NAt an elevation of 10,600 feet, the hike through Mono Pass is an 8 mile journey that takes you across the High Sierras, through several meadows, and stops at a few different lakes along the...
Hike, Swim 2.1 mi
Snow Creek Falls
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
41.5 miles NWSnow Creek is one of the more difficult waterfalls to find in the valley, but in the spring and summer months, the elusive waterfall can be seen from the Mirror Lake Trail, a 5 mile loop around...
Backpack, Hike 1.2 mi
Taft Point
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
41.7 miles NWThe hike to Taft Point is often paired with the hike to Sentinel Dome. There is a 5 mile loop that connects the two and offers breathtaking views of the valley along the south rim. The trailhead...
Hike 4.6 mi
Four Mile Trail
Yosemite National Park
42.0 miles NWFour Mile Trail is a moderate hike that offers the best views of some of Yosemite's most famous landmarks, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Clouds Rest, North Dome, El Capitan, and the Royal...
Hike 4.0 mi
North Dome
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
42.0 miles NWNorth Dome is a strenuous 10.4 mile hike that gives visitors a close up view straight at Half Dome from across the valley. It also has a unique view of Clouds Rest peak. Because the hike...
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Tuolumne Meadows
Tuolumne County, California
42.1 miles NWA beautiful alpine meadow found in the upper Sierra Nevada Mountains. Open during the summer, this meadow offers excellent views of nearby granite domes and mountains. There is a roadway through...
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