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California
9.2 mi
Distance
2,825 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Granite Creek
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Granite Creek is a moderately challenging 9.2-mile trail featuring nearly 2,825 feet of elevation gain through the granite-laden terrain of the Sierra Nevada foothills. This scenic route takes hikers through mixed conifer forests and rocky alpine meadows, with the creek serving as a constant companion through much of the hike. The trail offers excellent views of granite formations and high country vistas, making it a rewarding destination for hikers seeking a full day of mountain exploration.
Milk Ranch
~1 min drive
Steady 4.77-mile climb with 1,946 ft gain through California foothills.
East Fork Saloon Creek
~3 min drive
Steep 2.8-mile creek drainage hike with 1,363 ft elevation gain.
Chipmunk Meadow
~5 min drive
Moderate 10.65-mile alpine trail with 2,062 ft gain through forest and meadows.
Saloon Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile creek-side hike with 1,796 ft elevation gain.
Wolford
~4 min drive
Steep 2.2-mile alpine climb with 1,010 ft elevation gain.
Union Creek
~7 min drive
Challenging 14.77-mile backcountry hike with 3,188 ft elevation gain.
Steveale Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through foothills terrain.
Trail Gulch Tie
~5 min drive
Steep 2-mile connector with 742 ft gain through Trail Gulch area.
South Fork Lakes
~7 min drive
Moderate 6-mile alpine lake hike with 2,421 ft elevation gain.
Bloody Run
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile climb with 1,755 ft gain through scenic Bloody Run terrain.
