Hiking near Sutter Creek

As you travel east from Jackson on Highway 88 you enter El Dorado National Forest and the nearby Mokelumne Wilderness. These areas provide numerous hiking and backpacking opportunities. Many of the trails lead you scenic meadows and beautiful alpine lakes.

In the spring there are spectacular wildflower displays along many of the trails. Most of the day hiking trails are easy to moderate. As you venture futher into the wilderness, you will find some challenging backpacking opportunities.

Mokelumne Wilderness

Carson Pass to Winnemucca Lake	Easy	Winnemucca Lake to Round Top Lake	Moderate
This trail passes through a spectacular wildflower display in the Spring.	5.0 miles	This trail passes through a spectacular wildflower display in the Spring.	2.0 miles

Woods Lake Trailhead to Winnemucca Lake	Moderate	Woods Lake Trailhead to Round Top Lake	Moderate
This trail starts off in a forested area, then passes through a spectacular wildflower display in the Spring.	3.0 miles	Lost Cabin Mine Trail - This trail can be combined with the Woods Lake to Winnemucca Lake to make a loop route.	3.8 miles

Caples Trailhead to Emigrant Lake	Moderate
Starts off along Caples Lake, then climbs to scenic Emigrant Lake.	8.6 miles

Hiking near Sutter Creek

Mokelumne Wilderness

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