McGee Creek to Hilton Creek Trail

California

California

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1.4 mi

Distance

1,675 ft

Gain

1h 4m

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside Inyo National Forest

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What's missing

  • No access route mapped

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Why you'll love it

Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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McGee Creek to Hilton Creek Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.4 mi
Elevation gain
1,675 ft
Elevation loss
1,675 ft
Highest point
8,668 ft
Lowest point
7,900 ft
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About this trail

McGee Creek to Hilton Creek Trail is a 2.8-mile out-and-back hike in California with 1,675 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 8,668 feet.

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