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California
5.4 mi
Distance
912 ft
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Monte Cristo Trail
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Monte Cristo Trail is a moderate 5.38-mile hike featuring nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain through scenic California backcountry. This trail offers a rewarding climb with steady grades and typical Sierra Nevada terrain, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with solid elevation challenge.
Alder Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through shaded woodland with steady elevation gain.
Fall Creek Trail
~8 min drive
Moderate 6-mile creek-side hike with 1,515 ft elevation gain.
Lightning Point Interpretive
~11 min drive
Easy 1.91-mile interpretive trail with minimal elevation gain.
Mt. Hillyer
~6 min drive
Accessible 3.6-mile foothill hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Mt. Waterman #1
~9 min drive
Strenuous 10.4-mile alpine climb with 3,085 ft elevation gain in the San Gabriels.
Trees for Tomorrow
~13 min drive
Short forest walk with steady elevation gain and accessible tree-focused scenery.
Devils Canyon
~7 min drive
Scenic 5.51-mile canyon trail with rocky terrain and natural features.
Barley Flat Trail
~9 min drive
Moderate 6.6-mile foothill hike with 370 ft elevation gain.
Twin Peaks
~13 min drive
Short urban hike to twin summits with panoramic Bay Area views.
Strawberry Peak
~10 min drive
Moderate 4.3-mile climb to scenic San Gabriel Mountains summit.
