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California
8.0 mi
Distance
2,742 ft
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Happy Gap
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Happy Gap is a moderate 8-mile round trip hike featuring nearly 2,750 feet of elevation gain through the California foothills. This trail offers a rewarding climb through mixed terrain with expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The steady ascent makes it an excellent choice for hikers building endurance while enjoying the natural beauty of the region.
Lewis Creek Trailhead
~5 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Lewis Creek Trail area.<br /> <br /> Lewis Creek Trail is a 9.8 miles one-way trail at a difficult incline. This can be a hot and dusty climb, and the trail becomes difficult to follow north of Kennedy Pass. The…
Don Cecil Trailhead
~7 min drive
<p>The 4.4 mile one-way (8.8 mile round-trip) Don Cecil Trail is a steep climb along the north-facing slope of Kings Canyon. If you're looking for a shorter hike, Sheep Creek Cascade is about a mile up the trail and offers a shady spot to sit and relax.<br /> <br /> This histo…
Zumwalt Meadow Trailhead
~11 min drive
<p> </p> <p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Zumwalt Meadow area.</p> <h4>River Safety</h4> <p>Most of the year, the river flows gently along one side of the meadow, but in spring and early summer the water is cold an currents are swift. Be carefu…
Copper Creek
~12 min drive
<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Copper Creek Trail area.<br /> <br /> Copper Creek Trail is 10 miles one-way (20 miles round-trip) at a difficult incline. The trail travels through several aspen forests and meadows, ending at Granite Lake, a s…
Mist Falls
~15 min drive
<p>The 8-mile round-trip walk to this spectacular cascade makes a great all-day walk. The first miles are relatively flat and open; in the last mile the wooded trail gains 600' in elevation. Be careful once there: Mist and spray make the surrounding rocks slippery and treacher…
Choke Creek
~3 min drive
Steep 3-mile creek-side climb with 1,755 ft elevation gain.
Deer Cove
~5 min drive
Strenuous 18.8-mile backcountry trek with nearly 6,000 ft elevation gain.
Lookout Peak
~9 min drive
Quick summit hike with nearly 500 ft gain and expansive views.
Deer Meadow
~9 min drive
Gentle forest hike to an open meadow with scenic views.
Kanawyer Gap
~14 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile climb with 830 ft elevation gain near Kanawyer Gap.
