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California
2.2 mi
Distance
1,049 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
North Fork American River
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This scenic 2.2-mile out-and-back trail follows the North Fork American River through the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering riverside views and moderate elevation gain through mixed conifer and oak woodland. The trail provides excellent access to the river corridor with opportunities to observe wildlife and enjoy the cool water environment. Perfect for a half-day hike with rewarding river views and relatively manageable terrain.
Donaldson
~5 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Donaldson.
Buckeye Flat
~6 min drive
Easy 2-mile foothill hike with 485 ft elevation gain near Buckeye Flat.
Volcanoville Tie
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile volcanic foothills trail with 1,090 ft elevation gain.
Kelliher
~10 min drive
Moderate 4.66-mile trail with 1,406 ft elevation gain near Kelliher.
Nevada Point
~6 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile foothill hike with 303 ft gain and scenic point views.
Tillotson
~8 min drive
Steep 9.4-mile alpine climb with 6,400 ft elevation gain.
Dru Barner
~10 min drive
Easy 3.7-mile trail with 390 ft gain, perfect for a quick day hike.
Otter Creek
~10 min drive
Accessible creek-side hike with moderate elevation gain and riparian forest scenery.
Roanoak
~13 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile hike with 2,271 ft gain near Roanoak, California.
Sugar Pine Trail
~15 min drive
Scenic forest hike through pine woods with steady elevation gain.
