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California
Church Creek
13.1 mi
Distance
2,263 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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No access route mapped
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Church Creek
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 13.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,263 ft
- Highest point
- 3,654 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,198 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Church Creek Trail is a moderately strenuous 11-mile round-trip hike featuring nearly 2,500 feet of elevation gain through coastal California terrain. This trail climbs steadily through chaparral and oak woodland, offering expanding views as you gain elevation. The route provides a rewarding backcountry experience with significant vertical challenge suitable for hikers with solid endurance.
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