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California
8.1 mi
Distance
702 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Lower Rock Creek
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Lower Rock Creek offers a moderate 8-mile round trip through the scenic Rock Creek drainage in California's Sierra Nevada foothills. This trail features steady elevation gain through mixed conifer forest with creek-side sections, providing excellent opportunities to observe riparian ecosystems and mountain water features. The route is well-suited for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with manageable distance and consistent climbing.
Lower Rock Creek
~6 min drive
A 3.22-mile out-and-back trail in California.
Hilton Creek
~10 min drive
Moderate 6.3-mile alpine hike with 1,500 ft elevation gain near Hilton Creek.
Pine Grove to Hilton Lakes
~12 min drive
Quick alpine connector to Hilton Lakes with steady forest climbing.
Upper Rock Creek Canyon
~13 min drive
Scenic canyon hike with granite walls and creek views near Rock Creek.
Mcgee Pass
~15 min drive
Moderate 10.5-mile alpine pass hike with 2,200 ft elevation gain.
Hilton Lakes
~13 min drive
Easy quarter-mile walk to alpine lakes with minimal elevation gain.
Mono Pass Pack Station
~15 min drive
Moderate alpine trail with steady elevation gain near Mono Pass.
Little Lakes Valley
~17 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic valley views.
Francis Lake
~15 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Baldwin Canyon
~16 min drive
Steep canyon hike with 978 ft gain through oak and chaparral terrain.
