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California
9.8 mi
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Etna Mill Creek
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Etna Mill Creek is a scenic 9.8-mile moderate trail that winds through the rugged terrain of the Etna area in Northern California. This creek-side hike offers beautiful riparian scenery and access to cascading water features typical of the region's mountain streams. The trail provides a rewarding day hike experience with steady elevation gain through mixed forest and canyon terrain.
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~7 min drive
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Hogan Lake
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.72-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with steady elevation gain.
Paynes Lake
~10 min drive
Steep alpine hike to scenic Paynes Lake with significant elevation gain.
Lipstick Lake
~11 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Duck Lake
~11 min drive
Moderate Sierra alpine lake hike with 2,537 ft gain and stunning subalpine scenery.
Shelly Fork
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Steep 4.6-mile alpine climb with 2,425 ft elevation gain.
Horseshoe
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Kidder Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate 9.2-mile hike with 2,546 ft gain through northern California forest.
North Fork
~13 min drive
Accessible Sierra foothills trail through forest and meadows with steady elevation gain.
