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Grouse, Hemlock, and Smith Lake via Twin Lakes Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back
California

Grouse, Hemlock, and Smith Lake via Twin Lakes Trail

Pollock Pines, California

5.6 mi

Distance

1,913 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 43m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Grouse, Hemlock, and Smith Lake via Twin Lakes Trail is located near Pollock Pines, California, and spans a distance of 5.6 miles as an out-and-back journey. The trail features a significant elevation gain of 1,913 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 2,652 meters. The trail is characterized by a dirt surface and offers a challenging experience due to its steep climbs and rugged terrain. While traversing this trail, hikers are likely to encounter a natural setting typical of the Sierra Nevada region.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,130 ft
Max:2,652 ft
583 ft
583 ft
2,130 ft2,304 ft2,478 ft2,652 ft0.0 mi1.4 mi2.8 mi4.2 mi5.6 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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