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California
32.7 mi
Distance
4,567 ft
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Why you'll love it
North Fork
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North Fork is a challenging 32.7-mile backcountry route that traverses remote terrain in the Sierra Nevada foothills. With nearly 4,600 feet of elevation gain, this expert-level trail demands strong endurance and navigation skills, rewarding hikers with solitude and expansive views of the surrounding wilderness.
North Fork Low Water Bypass A
~1 min drive
Short bypass trail with steady elevation gain near North Fork.
Backbone Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate 6-mile creek-side hike with 1,639 ft elevation gain.
Milk Camp
~15 min drive
Moderate 5.2-mile alpine climb with 2,453 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Low Water Bypass B
~4 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile bypass trail with minimal elevation gain.
Whites Creek
~2 min drive
Challenging 10.4-mile creek-side hike with 3,848 ft elevation gain.
Mullane Corral
~15 min drive
Moderate 5-mile trail with 1,152 ft elevation gain near Mullane Corral.
North Fork Low Water Bypass C
~9 min drive
Easy 1-mile bypass trail with minimal elevation gain.
Rattlesnake Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 12.2-mile creek-side trail with mixed forest and riparian scenery.
Alpine Scramble
~17 min drive
Steep alpine scramble with 2,367 ft gain over 4.35 miles.
Bear Valley Meadow
~9 min drive
Steep 2-mile climb to scenic Bear Valley Meadow with 1,226 ft elevation gain.
