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California
6.2 mi
Distance
420 ft
Gain
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Ridge Runner Trail
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Ridge Runner Trail offers a scenic moderate hike through California's ridge country with steady elevation gain and expansive views. The 6.16-mile route climbs 420 feet along exposed ridgeline terrain, providing hikers with panoramic vistas of surrounding valleys and peaks. This well-maintained trail is ideal for those seeking a half-day adventure with manageable difficulty and rewarding ridge-top scenery.
High Grade Trail
~2 min drive
Steady 6.8-mile moderate climb with 1,482 ft elevation gain.
Plum Valley Ditch
~2 min drive
Moderate 10.31-mile foothill trail with 2,363 ft elevation gain.
Lafayette Ridge
~5 min drive
Steady ridge climb with valley views near Lafayette.
North Yuba
~7 min drive
Challenging 13-mile Sierra foothills hike along the North Yuba River.
South Yuba
~16 min drive
Challenging 18-mile canyon hike along the South Yuba River with significant elevation gain.
Missouri Bar
~17 min drive
Easy riverside walk along the American River with minimal elevation gain.
South Yuba Ridge Trail
~18 min drive
Challenging 16-mile ridge traverse with 3,284 ft elevation gain in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Loney Meadows
~18 min drive
Easy meadow walk through California grasslands with minimal elevation gain.
Brandy City Pond
~18 min drive
Easy 2-mile pond loop with 458 ft elevation gain near Brandy City.
Doolittle
~19 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile alpine climb with 1,950 ft elevation gain.
