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Hike

Independence Trail

2.4 mi one way · 626 ft climb · 1,482 ft high point

California · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Independence Trail runs 2.4 miles with 626 feet of climb in California.

Elevation

572 ft of gain and 626 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

7.8 mi from the trailhead
Cottage Creek Campground (CA)
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

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10 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Independence Trail

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: 2.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 572 ft
Descent: 626 ft
High point: 1,482 ft
Low point: 1,407 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 9
Trailhead: 39.2916° N · 121.0973° W

Get directions Open the map

8.6 mi from the trailhead

Hornswoggle Group Campground

Campground · California

8.8 mi from the trailhead

Schoolhouse Campground (CA)

Campground · California

Bullards Bar Trail

Ends at New Bullards Bar Reservoir
Inside Tahoe National Forest
3,940 ft of climbing

12.9 mi one way · 3,940 ft climb

Tahoe National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Rocky Ridge

Ends at Sugar Pine Reservoir
Inside Tahoe National Forest
Camp under a mile away

0.4 mi one way · 196 ft climb · Moderate

Tahoe National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Shirttail Creek

Ends at Sugar Pine Reservoir
Inside Tahoe National Forest
Camp under a mile away

0.2 mi one way · 65 ft climb · Very hard

Tahoe National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Manzanita

Ends at Sugar Pine Reservoir
Inside Tahoe National Forest
Camp under a mile away

0.3 mi one way · 46 ft climb · Very hard

Tahoe National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Bullards

Ends at New Bullards Bar Reservoir
Inside Tahoe National Forest
4,725 ft of climbing

14.0 mi one way · 4,725 ft climb · Very hard

Tahoe National Forest · Camp under a mile away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sat84°57°Sunny
Sun83°58°Partly Sunny
Mon83°56°Sunny
Tue83°57°Sunny
Wed87°58°Sunny
Thu89°59°Sunny
Fri85°Sunny

Sat: Sunny · wind 2 to 6 mph NE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain