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California
12.2 mi
Distance
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Rattlesnake Creek
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Rattlesnake Creek Trail is a moderate 12.2-mile journey through California's creek-side terrain, offering hikers a rewarding full-day adventure. The trail follows the scenic creek corridor with mixed forest and riparian habitat, providing ample opportunities to observe wildlife and enjoy water features. This route combines distance with moderate elevation gain, making it ideal for experienced day hikers seeking a challenging but achievable outing.
Morrison Gulch
~2 min drive
Steep 6.4-mile Sierra gulch climb with 6,000 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Low Water Bypass C
~2 min drive
Easy 1-mile bypass trail with minimal elevation gain.
Mullane Corral
~10 min drive
Moderate 5-mile trail with 1,152 ft elevation gain near Mullane Corral.
Whites Creek
~5 min drive
Challenging 10.4-mile creek-side hike with 3,848 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Low Water Bypass B
~3 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile bypass trail with minimal elevation gain.
Milk Camp
~12 min drive
Moderate 5.2-mile alpine climb with 2,453 ft elevation gain.
Bobs Farm
~5 min drive
Moderate 7-mile foothills hike with 2,323 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Low Water Bypass A
~6 min drive
Short bypass trail with steady elevation gain near North Fork.
China Spring
~12 min drive
Steady 5.59-mile climb to China Spring with 2,856 ft elevation gain.
Backbone Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 6-mile creek-side hike with 1,639 ft elevation gain.
