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California
5.4 mi
Distance
2,004 ft
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Mill Creek North
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Mill Creek North is a moderately challenging 5.4-mile trail featuring nearly 2,000 feet of elevation gain through the scenic Mill Creek drainage. This route offers a rewarding climb through mixed forest and creek-side terrain, with the steady ascent providing excellent cardiovascular exercise and opportunities to experience the diverse ecosystems of the region. The trail's proximity to water features and moderate difficulty makes it ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with substantial elevation gain.
Mill Creek South
~2 min drive
Moderate 8-mile hike with 969 ft gain through Mill Creek area.
Slide Creek Trail
~2 min drive
Moderate creek-side trail with 627 ft gain and scenic water features.
Pine Creek Trail
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.82-mile Sierra hike with 2,478 ft elevation gain through forest.
Clear Lake Loop Trail
~6 min drive
Scenic 3.7-mile lake loop with moderate elevation and rewarding water views.
Mill Creek Falls Trail
~6 min drive
Easy waterfall walk with minimal elevation gain near Mill Creek.
Poison Flat Trail
~6 min drive
Moderate 10.48-mile hike with 2,450 ft gain through California backcountry.
Upper Cottonwood Trail
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.2-mile alpine climb with 1,836 ft elevation gain.
Tom Smith Cabin Trail
~10 min drive
Easy 1.66-mile walk to a historic cabin with minimal elevation gain.
South Emerson Trail
~11 min drive
Steady 3-mile climb with 784 ft gain through scenic California foothills.
North Emerson Trail
~11 min drive
Moderate 8.72-mile mountain hike with 2,884 ft elevation gain.
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