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California
6.3 mi
Distance
552 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Madulce
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The Madulce Trail is a moderate day hike offering a pleasant ascent through California backcountry with steady elevation gain. This 6.29-mile route provides good cardiovascular challenge while remaining accessible to experienced hikers, with rewarding views and typical Sierra or coastal range terrain depending on the specific location within the Madulce area.
Alamar
~1 min drive
Moderate 12.72-mile foothill hike with gentle elevation gain and scenic views.
Madulce Peak
~1 min drive
Steep 4.11-mile summit hike with 1,700 ft elevation gain.
Caliente
~20 min drive
Short, easy hike near Caliente with minimal elevation gain.
Grapevine
~6 min drive
Moderate 10.9-mile trail with 1,240 ft gain near Grapevine, CA.
Puerta Suelo
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.91-mile climb with 1,809 ft gain through scenic California backcountry.
Mission Pine
~21 min drive
Steep 1-mile climb through pine forest with 500+ ft elevation gain.
Judell
~7 min drive
Moderate 7-mile hike with 596 ft elevation gain through scenic California backcountry.
Indian Canyon
~15 min drive
Scenic 4.5-mile canyon hike with 575 ft elevation gain near Indian Canyon.
Mine Camp
~24 min drive
Easy 1.35-mile foothill trail with modest elevation gain and historic character.
Bull Ridge
~16 min drive
Moderate 12.95-mile ridge loop with 394 ft elevation gain.
