California · Hiking

Kidder Creek

9.2 mi
round trip
2,236 ft
climb
6,649 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Kidder Creek is a hard hike in California, an out-and-back route of about 9 miles with a total elevation gain of 2,236 feet. The trail rises from a low point of about 4,440 feet to a high of about 6,650 feet, and the surface is natural. The nearest town is Deacon Lee Place, about 6.6 miles away. The climb is a significant one, and the route is rated hard. Plan on a full day, and expect the trail to be steep in places. The hike is a single outing rather than a network of routes, so it works best as a standalone trip. Several other destinations sit close by. Shelly Fork is about 0.6 miles away, and Shelly Fork Trail is about 1.3 miles away. Hayes Meadows is about 1.9 miles away. For paddling, the Right Hand Fork North Fork Salmon River is about 4.6 miles away.

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