Independence Lake South Shore Trail
2.8 mi
Distance
230 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 2m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Independence Lake South Shore Trail is a point-to-point trail in Sierra County, California. It is 2.8 miles long and gains 230 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is closed to horses. The nearest town is Truckee, California, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,124 ft |
| High point | 2.5 mi | 2,165 ft |
| End | 2.8 mi | 2,141 ft |
Trail Details
- No horses
Horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Truckee, CA · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Sierra County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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