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Lafayette Ridge

Inside Tahoe National Forest

2.6 mi out & back · 595 ft gain · 4,702 ft high point · Moderate

In Tahoe National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Lafayette Ridge is a 2.6-mile out and back route with 595 feet of climb in Tahoe National Forest.

Elevation

595 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.8 mi from the trailhead
Ramshorn
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

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- 3,990 ft of climbing
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Tahoe National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Out: 500 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Alleghany, California

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 2.6 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 595 ft round trip
High point: 4,702 ft
Low point: 4,249 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 2.6 mi and 595 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 14
Trailhead: 39.4511° N · 120.8562° W

Get directions Open the map

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Inside Tahoe National Forest
9,031 ft of climbing

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Jamison Creek Trail

Ends at a waterfall
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14.2 mi out & back · 3,396 ft gain · Very hard

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Mount Washington Trail

Summits Mount Washington
Inside Plumas National Forest
2,879 ft of climbing

12.0 mi out & back · 2,879 ft gain · Very hard

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Sierra Buttes

Passes Packer Lake
Inside Tahoe National Forest
1,671 ft of climbing

5.2 mi out & back · 1,671 ft gain · Hard

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Jamison Lake Trail

Ends at Jamison Lake
Inside Plumas National Forest
3,431 ft of climbing

13.4 mi out & back · 3,431 ft gain · Very hard

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Weather

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Sun50°40°Mostly Sunny
Mon58°45°Mostly Sunny
Tue55°43°Chance Light Rain
Wed56°45°Chance Light Rain
Thu56°44°Chance Light Rain
Fri58°46°Chance Light Rain

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