Mill Creek Trail

California

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3.9 mi

Distance

1,699 ft

Gain

1h 47m

Time

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 4 h ago · oldest 4 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

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

    USFSPosted Sep 4 · checked 4 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 79°F / low 53°F, 0% precip — 96/100 for hike

    OpenWeather4 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,699 ft
Elevation loss
1,699 ft
Highest point
6,636 ft
Lowest point
5,901 ft
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About this trail

Mill Creek Trail is a 7.74-mile out-and-back hike in California with 1,699 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 6,636 feet.

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