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California
1.8 mi
Distance
1,033 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Grouse Ridge
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Grouse Ridge offers a steep but rewarding short hike through the Sierra Nevada foothills, gaining over 1,000 feet in less than two miles. This challenging ascent rewards hikers with ridge-top views and access to the high country terrain characteristic of the region. The trail is best suited for those seeking an intense cardiovascular workout in a compact package.
Waterspout
~1 min drive
Moderate 8.36-mile hike with 1,307 ft gain and scenic water features.
Blacks Camp
~3 min drive
Easy 1.36-mile trail with 195 ft gain near Blacks Camp.
Lost Creek
~4 min drive
Easy 5-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
Blue Jay Mine
~6 min drive
Moderate 7.12-mile hike to a historic mine site with 810 ft elevation gain.
Dog Gulch
~17 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile gulch hike with minimal elevation gain.
Clover Gulch
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.25-mile gulch hike with 1,598 ft elevation gain.
Packwood Flat
~13 min drive
Moderate 6.85-mile foothill hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Barker Camp Tie
~22 min drive
Easy 2.2-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Barker Camp.
Red Mountain
~6 min drive
Steady 5.3-mile climb to Red Mountain with 880 ft elevation gain.
Brooks Ridge
~14 min drive
Moderate ridgeline hike with expansive views and steady elevation gain.