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California
3.3 mi
Distance
694 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Angeles National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Alder Creek
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Alder Creek Trail is a scenic 3.34-mile out-and-back hike featuring a moderate elevation gain of 694 feet through riparian woodland and creek-side terrain. This accessible trail follows Alder Creek through a shaded canyon, offering cool respite during warmer months and opportunities to observe creek ecology and native vegetation. The steady climb rewards hikers with pleasant forest scenery and the soothing presence of flowing water.
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