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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: 9.9 Km • Elevation gain: 438 m • Maximum elevation: 2,317 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

⛺Emergency Bivvy Bags - Life-saving heat-reflective shelter for emergencies
🥣Outdoor Food & Meals - Dehydrated meals for backpacking
🛠️Tent Repair Kits - Fix tents on the trail
📡Satellite Messengers - Emergency communication for remote areas without signal
🧥Packable Down Jackets - High warmth-to-weight ratio for summit breaks

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