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California
12.5 mi
Distance
1,099 ft
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Why you'll love it
Buckeye Canyon
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Buckeye Canyon offers a moderately challenging 12.52-mile loop through a scenic canyon landscape in California's diverse terrain. With over 1,000 feet of elevation gain, hikers will experience varied topography as they traverse the canyon floor and surrounding ridges. This trail showcases the natural beauty of the region with opportunities to observe canyon geology and seasonal water features.
Sawmill Ridge Route
~3 min drive
Moderate 9.5-mile ridge hike with 2,300 ft gain and expansive mountain views.
Eagle Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile creek-side hike with 1,690 ft elevation gain.
Yaney Canyon Route
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.6-mile canyon hike with 1,675 ft elevation gain.
Tamarack
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile alpine hike with 2,250 ft gain near Tamarack.
Molybdenite Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain and forest scenery.
Long Valley Creek Route
~9 min drive
Scenic 11.36-mile creek-side route with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Wheeler Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate 9-mile creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain and shaded forest sections.
Cattle Creek Route
~12 min drive
Easy 2-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
Robinson Creek
~12 min drive
Challenging 13.56-mile alpine creek trail with 3,156 ft elevation gain.
Emma Lake
~13 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
