Paradise Valley

Mist Falls

~2 min drive

The 8-mile round-trip walk to this spectacular cascade makes a great all-day walk. The first miles are relatively flat and open; in the last mile the wooded trail gains 600' in elevation. Be careful once there: Mist and spray make the surrounding rocks slippery and…

Granite Lake

~8 min drive

A moderate 0.59-mile out-and-back trail on ground terrain leading to Granite Lake, with access to the Hidden Lake system.

Baxter Pass

~13 min drive

A strenuous 4.62-mile out-and-back route on rocky terrain in California that connects to the John Muir Trail.

Charlotte Lake

~14 min drive

An easy 1.69-mile out-and-back singletrack hike in California that links to the John Muir Trail system.

Copper Creek

~6 min drive

This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Copper Creek Trail area. Copper Creek Trail is 10 miles one-way (20 miles round-trip) at a difficult incline. The trail travels through several aspen forests and meadows, ending at Granite Lake, a stop that…

Volcanic Lakes

~12 min drive

A moderate 1.89-mile out-and-back trail in California that connects to the Copper Creek Trail system.

Bubbs Creek

~13 min drive

A strenuous 6.13-mile out-and-back California trail connecting to Woods Creek Trail and Rae Lakes Loop, ideal for experienced backcountry hikers.

Lookout Peak

~18 min drive

1.20-mile out-and-back trail to Lookout Peak in California with 497 ft of elevation gain.

Zumwalt Meadow Trailhead

~7 min drive

This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Zumwalt Meadow area. River Safety Most of the year, the river flows gently along one side of the meadow, but in spring and early summer the water is cold an currents are swift. Be careful!

Choke Creek

~17 min drive

3.13-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,755 ft gain.