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High Meadows to Cold Creek Trail route map
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High Meadows to Cold Creek Trail

South Lake Tahoe, California

6.9 mi

Distance

1,631 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 1m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The High Meadows to Cold Creek Trail is a challenging 6.9-mile loop located near South Lake Tahoe. With an elevation range from 2005 meters to 2401 meters, the trail offers a substantial elevation gain of 1631 feet, making it suitable for experienced hikers seeking a rigorous trek. The trail is characterized by its dirt surface, winding through the scenic terrain typical of the Sierra Nevada region.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,005 ft
Max:2,401 ft
497 ft
497 ft
2,005 ft2,137 ft2,269 ft2,401 ft0.0 mi1.7 mi3.4 mi5.2 mi6.9 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
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

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 Nevada hunting page

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