Mill Creek Trail

California

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5.2 mi

Distance

4,453 ft

Gain

2h 43m

Time

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 15 h ago · oldest 15 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    2 active alerts in Plumas National Forest; most severe: Stage I Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest

    USFSPosted Sep 4 · checked 15 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 79°F / low 64°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for hike

    OpenWeather15 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
5.2 mi
Elevation gain
4,453 ft
Elevation loss
4,453 ft
Highest point
5,752 ft
Lowest point
5,143 ft
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About this trail

Mill Creek Trail is a 10.42-mile out-and-back hike in California with 4,453 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,752 feet.

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