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California

Tamarack

1.5 mi

Distance

541 ft

Elev. Gain

45m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Tamarack Trail, sourced from the US Forest Service, is a moderately short, 1.5-mile trail located at an approximate elevation ranging from 2,769 to 2,937 meters in the Sierra Nevada region. This trail offers a gentle 541-foot elevation gain over its 1.5 miles, making it suitable for a wider range of hikers. The area’s geography suggests potential scenic views typical of high-altitude Sierra environments, possibly including forested areas given the trail’s association with the USFS.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,769 ft
Max:2,937 ft
169 ft
1 ft
2,769 ft2,825 ft2,881 ft2,937 ft0.0 mi0.4 mi0.7 mi1.1 mi1.4 mi

Trail Details

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

SummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Imported route

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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