Hoover Wilderness

California · Wilderness Area

A 128,044-acre Sierra Nevada expanse bordering Yosemite, with elevations from 7,000 to over 12,000 feet across alpine lakes, flower-filled meadows, and open, sparsely treed terrain. A well-maintained trail network draws anglers and hikers, though solitude favors the less-visited northern reaches.

Top trails

• 20 Lakes Basin Loop — 8.3 mi · 679 ft gain · 3h 5m · Loop
• East Lake via Green Creek Trail — 9.5 mi · 1,542 ft gain · 3h 56m · Out & back

Coordinates: 38.2263, -119.5227.

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