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California
9.2 mi
Distance
2,546 ft
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Why you'll love it
Kidder Creek
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Kidder Creek Trail is a moderate 9.2-mile out-and-back hike offering substantial elevation gain through the northern California wilderness. This trail climbs through mixed forest and open ridgeline terrain, providing views of the surrounding Cascade foothills and creek drainage systems. The steady ascent rewards hikers with scenic vistas and a sense of accomplishment on a well-established path.
Shelly Fork
~1 min drive
Steep 4.6-mile alpine climb with 2,425 ft elevation gain.
Hayes Meadows
~3 min drive
Easy meadow walk through California grasslands with minimal elevation gain.
Mill Creek Ponds
~3 min drive
Moderate 3.4-mile hike to scenic ponds with 1,492 ft elevation gain.
Cliff Lake
~6 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with dramatic cliff views and 957 ft elevation gain.
Bull Meadows
~6 min drive
Accessible meadow hike with gentle elevation gain and pastoral scenery.
Shackleford
~6 min drive
Moderate 12.8-mile trail with 2,457 ft gain near Shackleford, California.
Cabin Gulch
~6 min drive
Steep 2.6-mile gulch hike with 1,543 ft elevation gain.
Campbell Lake
~6 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with 740 ft gain in under 2 miles.
Calf Lake
~6 min drive
Steep 1.2-mile alpine lake hike with significant elevation gain.
Second Valley
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile foothill hike with 1,157 ft elevation gain.
