East Creek Trail
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
11.1 mi
Distance
1,339 ft
Gain
Conditions: Caution
for hike, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 50 min ago · oldest 1 h
caution: Agency alerts
2 active alerts in Modoc National Forest; most severe: Forest Fire Restrictions 2026 have been lifted as of 09/27/2026
USFSPosted Sep 27 · checked 1 h ago
clear: Weather
Rain, high 72°F / low 47°F, 20% precip — 90/100 for hike
OpenWeather50 min ago
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East Creek Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 11.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,339 ft
- Highest point
- 7,359 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,155 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
East Creek Trail is an out-and-back route in California, 11.14 miles and 1662 feet of elevation gain. It is managed by the Forest Service.
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