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California
8.4 mi
Distance
2,479 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Canyon Creek
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Canyon Creek Trail is a moderate 8.4-mile round-trip hike featuring nearly 2,500 feet of elevation gain through scenic canyon terrain. This trail showcases the dramatic geology and water features characteristic of California's creek canyons, with hikers rewarded by cascading water, shaded forest sections, and views into the canyon system. The steady climb makes it an excellent choice for hikers building endurance while enjoying riparian ecosystems.
Lovers Camp
~0 min drive
Easy half-mile stroll through scenic California terrain.
Red Rock
~1 min drive
Scenic 9.35-mile moderate hike through red rock formations with 2,526 ft gain.
Box Camp
~2 min drive
Moderate 7.4-mile climb to Box Camp with 2,389 ft elevation gain.
Little Elk Pass
~4 min drive
Moderate 4.8-mile alpine pass hike with 1,538 ft elevation gain.
Little Elk Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 1,156 ft elevation gain near Little Elk Lake.
Boulder Creek
~4 min drive
Steep creek-side forest climb with 1,551 ft gain in 3 miles.
Deep Lake
~4 min drive
Scenic 14-mile alpine lake hike with 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Sky High Valley
~5 min drive
Moderate 6-mile valley hike with 1,633 ft gain and scenic alpine views.
Rye Patch (Paradise Lake)
~6 min drive
Easy lakeside walk to Paradise Lake with minimal elevation gain.
Marble Gap
~6 min drive
Steep 1.81-mile alpine climb to a scenic mountain gap with granite views.
