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California
4.9 mi
Distance
865 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Lunch Creek Nordic
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Lunch Creek Nordic is a scenic 4.92-mile trail featuring moderate elevation gain through California's Nordic terrain. This trail offers a pleasant mix of forest and open meadow sections with opportunities to explore the Lunch Creek drainage area. The well-maintained path is ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with rewarding views and peaceful creek-side sections.
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~1 min drive
Easy 2-mile meadow walk with 290 ft elevation gain.
Chapman Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through California forest.
Rim Loop
~6 min drive
Scenic 6-mile rim circuit with moderate elevation gain and expansive views.
Ridge Loop
~7 min drive
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~9 min drive
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~10 min drive
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Fifty-Four Road
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Church Meadow Loop
~13 min drive
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~14 min drive
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Sardine Lake Overlook
~14 min drive
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