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California
2.0 mi
Distance
125 ft
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Why you'll love it
Needles Creek-Needles Camp
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This short and accessible creek-side trail follows Needles Creek to a scenic camping area, making it an ideal choice for families and those seeking a gentle introduction to backcountry hiking. The modest elevation gain and minimal distance allow hikers to enjoy riparian forest habitat and the soothing presence of flowing water without requiring extensive fitness or technical skills. Needles Camp serves as a peaceful destination for a day hike or overnight adventure.
Needles Lookout
~4 min drive
Moderate 4-mile hike with 1,643 ft gain to a scenic mountain lookout.
Durwood Camp
~5 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile forest trail with 449 ft gain to Durwood Camp.
Kern Flat
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.6-mile climb through Sierra foothills with 2,410 ft elevation gain.
Deer
~11 min drive
Moderate 4-mile trail with 475 ft gain near Deer, California.
Bear Creek
~10 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Bear Creek canyon with minimal elevation gain.
Freeman Creek
~8 min drive
10.4-mile creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain in the Sierra foothills.
Elephant Knob
~11 min drive
Easy 3.6-mile summit hike with 349 ft gain and scenic views.
Round Meadow
~14 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile meadow loop with gentle terrain and scenic grassland views.
Bean Camp
~9 min drive
Moderate 7-mile hike to Bean Camp with steady elevation gain.
Grey Meadow
~14 min drive
Scenic 5.8-mile meadow hike with gentle elevation gain and open views.
