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Willow Creek
California
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4.5 mi
Distance
983 ft
Gain
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
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problem: Agency alerts
14 active alerts in Sierra National Forest; most severe: Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
USFSPosted May 22 · checked 2 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 88°F / low 61°F, 0% precip — 90/100 for hike
OpenWeather2 h ago
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Willow Creek
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 983 ft
- Highest point
- 4,375 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,401 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Willow Creek Trail offers a scenic moderate hike through riparian woodland and creek-side terrain in Northern California. The trail gains over 1,400 feet of elevation while traversing approximately 4.3 miles, featuring the namesake creek as a constant companion through shaded forest sections. This route provides a rewarding balance of accessible distance with meaningful elevation challenge, making it ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with natural water features.
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