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California
8.1 mi
Distance
702 ft
Gain
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 14 h ago · oldest 10 d
caution: Agency alerts
14 active alerts in Inyo National Forest; most severe: Southern California Edison - Road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon
USFS10 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 65°F / low 60°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather14 h ago
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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.
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