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Great views of Shaver Lake from Ely Mountain.


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Map Key

2.3

Miles

3.8

KM

Doubletrack

6,885' 2,099 m

High

6,614' 2,016 m

Low

424' 129 m

Up

322' 98 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Features Views

Closed in the winter.

Need to Know

This trail is also popular with hikers.

Description

Parking for the Balsam Forebay can be crowded but there is plenty of parking across the street. Follow the main dirt road to the left around the gate. You'll see Balsam Forebay to your right as you circle around.

The road has a few forks but has directional signs to stay on the trail. At about two miles there is a short singletrack to the left of the road. It returns to the road then another singletrack to the left takes you to the viewpoint. The only technical section is a short scramble up the granite to the viewpoint.

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Shared By:

Dion Reeves

Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 3 votes

#3

in Shaver Lake

#10415

Overall
  4.3 from 3 votes
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Trail Rankings

#3

in Shaver Lake

#667

in California

#10,415

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Fire road access
Oct 22, 2023 near Auberry, CA
Shaver Lake
Aug 9, 2020 near Auberry, CA

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