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California
12.2 mi
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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.
North Fork Low Water Bypass B
~3 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile bypass trail with minimal elevation gain.
Whites Creek
~5 min drive
Challenging 10.4-mile creek-side hike with 3,848 ft elevation gain.
Bobs Farm
~5 min drive
Moderate 7-mile foothills hike with 2,323 ft elevation gain.
Backbone Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 6-mile creek-side hike with 1,639 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Low Water Bypass A
~6 min drive
Short bypass trail with steady elevation gain near North Fork.
North Fork
~6 min drive
Expert-level 32.7-mile backcountry trek with 4,567 ft elevation gain.
Papooose Scramble
~7 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile scramble with 1,513 ft elevation gain.
Bear Valley Meadow
~7 min drive
Steep 2-mile climb to scenic Bear Valley Meadow with 1,226 ft elevation gain.
