Best trails near Echo Lake

12 trails · 12 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Echo Lake, 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 12 of 12 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Ralston Peak Trail
#1 Ralston Peak Trail
1.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
T
Triangle Lake Trail
#2 Triangle Lake Trail
1.1 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
A
Angora Lake Trail
#3 Angora Lake Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
G
Gunmount Trail
#4 Gunmount Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Scout Peak Road
#5 Scout Peak Road
2.6 mi away
Why 53: intrinsic quality
53Solid
E
Echo Peak Trail
#6 Echo Peak Trail
1.0 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Pyramid Trail
#7 Pyramid Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Tamarack Avenue
#8 Tamarack Avenue
1.7 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Hemlock Avenue
#9 Hemlock Avenue
1.8 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Phillips Heights Avenue
#10 Phillips Heights Avenue
1.8 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Scout Peak Road
#11 Scout Peak Road
2.4 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Echo Circle Path
#12 Echo Circle Path
2.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Echo Lake

The Echo Lake area has 12 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 Echo Lake

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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