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California
20.0 mi
Distance
4,751 ft
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Nordheimer
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The Nordheimer Trail is a challenging 20-mile backcountry route that tests endurance and mountain navigation skills with nearly 4,800 feet of elevation gain. This expert-level trek traverses remote California terrain, offering solitude and expansive views for experienced hikers prepared for a full day or overnight adventure. The sustained climbing and distance demand careful planning, proper conditioning, and early starts.
Orleans Mountain
~1 min drive
Steep 11.2-mile alpine climb with 6,166 ft gain to remote mountain summit.
Cascade Falls
~6 min drive
Easy 0.4-mile waterfall hike with minimal elevation gain.
Morehouse Meadow
~11 min drive
Easy meadow walk through wildflower-dotted grassland with minimal elevation gain.
Butler Mountain
~3 min drive
Moderate 8.5-mile climb with 2,400 ft gain to Butler Mountain summit.
Portuguese
~10 min drive
Steep 1.61-mile climb with 654 ft elevation gain near Portuguese, CA.
Ahlgren Cabin
~11 min drive
Moderate forest hike to historic backcountry cabin with 385 ft elevation gain.
Crapo
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile hike with 1,634 ft elevation gain near Crapo.
Steinacher
~11 min drive
Steep 1-mile alpine climb with 584 ft elevation gain.
Portuguese
~13 min drive
Steady 5.2-mile hike with 881 ft elevation gain through scenic California terrain.
Somes Mt. Trail
~8 min drive
Challenging 15-mile mountain trail with 1,706 ft elevation gain.
