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The Best Hiking in Portola

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Top hiking spots in and near Portola

  • Portola, California

    Portola "P" Trail

    3.44 mi / 761 ft gain
    Portola "P" Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Portola, California.
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  • Portola, California

    Lake Davis

    3.98 mi / 285 ft gain
    Lake Davis is an out-and-back trail located near Portola, California.
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  • Clio, California

    Mills Peak Trail

    14.26 mi / 2940 ft gain
    Mills Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Blairsden Graeagle, California.
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  • Calpine, California

    Camp at the Calpine Fire Lookout

    5.0
    I think all explorers agree there is nothing more serene than being surrounded by nothing but wilderness. If you are one of these said explorers, a trip to Calpine's fire lookout is a must.Calpine is a forest fire lookout tower that was constructed in 1934 and is one of 3 remaining examples of th...
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  • Graeagle, California

    Gray Eagle Creek Trail

    6.86 mi / 1040 ft gain
    Gray Eagle Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Clio, California.
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  • Plumas County, California

    Madora Lake Loop Trail

    1.62 mi / 128 ft gain
    Madora Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Blairsden Graeagle, California.
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  • Plumas County, California

    Frazier Falls Trail

    1.07 mi / 79 ft gain
    Frazier Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Clio, California.
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  • Frazier Creek Road, California

    Hike to Frazier Falls

    4.0
    1 mi / 1 ft gain
    Frazier Falls is the ultimate family hike. Because the paved trail is only a mile long round trip, this trail is open to nearly anyone. Because of its relativly easy access and family friendly nature, this trail can get busy during the summer months.To reach Frazier Falls from the town of Graea...
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  • Graeagle, California

    Smith Lake and Pacific Crest Loop

    14.83 mi / 3117 ft gain
    Smith Lake and Pacific Crest Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Blairsden Graeagle, California.
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  • Plumas County, California

    Smith Lake Trail

    3.3 mi / 591 ft gain
    Smith Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Clio, California.
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  • Plumas County, California

    Mt. Elwell and Long Lake Loop

    7.62 mi / 2064 ft gain
    Mt. Elwell and Long Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Blairsden Graeagle, California.
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  • Plumas County, California

    Lily Lake

    0.54 mi / 164 ft gain
    Lily Lake is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Clio, California.
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  • Plumas County, California

    Grassy Lake to Long Lake to Bear Lakes Loop

    4.79 mi / 689 ft gain
    Grassy Lake to Long Lake to Bear Lakes Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Blairsden Graeagle, California.
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  • Graeagle, California

    Bear Lakes and Round Lake Loop Trail

    4.1 mi / 535 ft gain
    Bear Lakes and Round Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Blairsden Graeagle, California.
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  • Plumas County, California

    Lake Basin Trail to Long Lake to Round Lake Trail Loop

    7.76 mi / 1348 ft gain
    Lake Basin Trail to Long Lake to Round Lake Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Blairsden Graeagle, California.
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  • Plumas County, California

    Long Lake and Mount Elwell Loop Trail

    6.12 mi / 1768 ft gain
    Long Lake and Mount Elwell Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Clio, California.
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