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California
3.0 mi
Distance
1,551 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Klamath National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Boulder Creek
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Boulder Creek Trail is a moderately steep 3-mile hike featuring nearly 1,600 feet of elevation gain through the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains. This trail climbs steadily through mixed redwood and oak forest alongside cascading creek drainage, offering cool shade and the soothing sounds of running water. The route provides a rewarding workout with beautiful forest canopy and creek-side scenery.
Deep Lake
~1 min drive
Scenic 14-mile alpine lake hike with 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Second Valley
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile foothill hike with 1,157 ft elevation gain.
Lovers Camp
~4 min drive
Easy half-mile stroll through scenic California terrain.
Canyon Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.4-mile canyon hike with 2,479 ft gain and scenic creek views.
Little Elk Pass
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.8-mile alpine pass hike with 1,538 ft elevation gain.
Calf Lake
~6 min drive
Steep 1.2-mile alpine lake hike with significant elevation gain.
Back Meadows
~5 min drive
Moderate 12-mile meadow and forest loop with steady elevation gain.
Little Elk Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 1,156 ft elevation gain near Little Elk Lake.
Campbell Lake
~8 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with 740 ft gain in under 2 miles.
Box Camp
~5 min drive
Moderate 7.4-mile climb to Box Camp with 2,389 ft elevation gain.
