Question 1

What is the closest backpacking trip to San Leandro?

Accepted Answer

Lake Aloha via Glen Alpine is the closest documented trip to San Leandro at roughly 138 miles (about 154 minutes of driving) from the Glen Alpine Trailhead (Fallen Leaf Lake) trailhead.

Question 2

Do I need a permit to backpack near San Leandro?

Accepted Answer

Many routes near San Leandro, including Lake Aloha via Glen Alpine, require a wilderness permit from Eldorado National Forest (USFS). Always check the managing agency before you go.

Question 3

When is the best season to backpack near San Leandro?

Accepted Answer

For Lake Aloha via Glen Alpine — the closest trip to San Leandro — the best months are July, August, September.

#	Trip	Miles away	Est. drive	Distance	Gain	Difficulty	Permit
1	Lake Aloha via Glen Alpine Desolation Wilderness	138 mi	~154 min	11.6 mi	3,200 ft	25	Required
2	Ten Lakes Basin Yosemite National Park	141 mi	~157 min	11.1 mi	4,212 ft	32	Required
3	Clouds Rest via Sunrise Lakes Yosemite National Park	147 mi	~163 min	17.4 mi	5,884 ft	39	Required
4	Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne Yosemite National Park	153 mi	~170 min	22 mi	5,034 ft	50	Required
5	Rush Creek to Thousand Island Lake Inyo National Forest	166 mi	~184 min	15.8 mi	2,683 ft	27	Required
6	Duck Pass to Duck Lake Inyo National Forest	175 mi	~194 min	9.5 mi	3,210 ft	28	Required
7	Little Lakes Valley Inyo National Forest	188 mi	~209 min	6.4 mi	1,242 ft	20	Required
8	Sabrina Basin Inyo National Forest	198 mi	~220 min	8.5 mi	3,652 ft	30	Required
9	North Lake–South Lake Loop Inyo National Forest	201 mi	~223 min	47.2 mi	9,320 ft	73	Required
10	Snag Lake Loop Lassen Volcanic National Park	201 mi	~223 min	7.8 mi	603 ft	11	Required
11	Rae Lakes Loop Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks	207 mi	~230 min	41.4 mi	7,047 ft	58	Required
12	Big Pine Lakes Inyo National Forest	209 mi	~232 min	13.5 mi	7,086 ft	46	Required

Best backpacking trips near San Leandro, CA