Best trails near Carnelian Bay

32 trails · 32 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Carnelian Bay, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 32 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Watson Creek Trail
#1 Watson Creek Trail
0.9 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Dollar Creek Shared Use Path
#2 Dollar Creek Shared Use Path
2.2 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Knick Knack
#3 Knick Knack
1.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
C
Cedar Flat Trail
#4 Cedar Flat Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Tahoe Rim Trail (Watson Lake)
#5 Tahoe Rim Trail (Watson Lake)
2.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Tryumph
#6 Tryumph
2.7 mi away
Why 53: intrinsic quality
53Solid
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Hanes Flat
#7 Hanes Flat
0.3 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Sawmill Flat
#8 Sawmill Flat
0.6 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Watson Creek Road
#9 Watson Creek Road
1.1 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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The Woods
#10 The Woods
2.1 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Coaster
#11 Coaster
2.9 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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BP
#12 BP
0.9 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Sawmill Flat A Spur
#13 Sawmill Flat A Spur
1.2 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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73D
#14 73D
1.5 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Section 9 East Spur
#15 Section 9 East Spur
1.6 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid

Trails near Carnelian Bay

The Carnelian Bay area has 32 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Carnelian Bay

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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