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Sierra Nevada Travel Guide & Local Tips

Local guides, seasonal tips, and insider knowledge from your hosts in Graeagle and Northstar.

Gold Lake Basin: The Best Day Trip from Our Graeagle Cabin

30+ alpine lakes within 15 minutes of the cabin — swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and Sierra Nevada scenery that rivals anything in California.

Plan the 1-mile round-trip paved walk to a 176-foot waterfall, including the Forest Service accessibility warning and seasonal checks.