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California
7.1 mi
Distance
810 ft
Gain
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Blue Jay Mine
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Blue Jay Mine is a moderate 7.12-mile round-trip hike featuring 810 feet of elevation gain, leading to a historic mining site in California. The trail offers a rewarding exploration of the region's mining heritage with steady climbing through varied terrain. This out-and-back route provides good views and a tangible connection to California's gold rush era.
Blacks Camp
~3 min drive
Easy 1.36-mile trail with 195 ft gain near Blacks Camp.
Red Mountain
~3 min drive
Steady 5.3-mile climb to Red Mountain with 880 ft elevation gain.
Waterspout
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.36-mile hike with 1,307 ft gain and scenic water features.
Grouse Ridge
~6 min drive
Steep Sierra foothills ridge climb with significant elevation gain in minimal distance.
Clover Gulch
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.25-mile gulch hike with 1,598 ft elevation gain.
Packwood Flat
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.85-mile foothill hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Dog Gulch
~19 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile gulch hike with minimal elevation gain.
Lost Creek
~7 min drive
Easy 5-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
Rough Gulch
~16 min drive
Moderate 8.5-mile gulch hike with steady elevation gain and scenic canyon views.
Barker Camp Tie
~28 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Barker Camp.
