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California
2.5 mi
Distance
939 ft
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Why you'll love it
Salmon River Trail
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The Salmon River Trail is a scenic riverside hike through northern California's rugged terrain, offering hikers an accessible route with steady elevation gain and beautiful water features. The trail follows the Salmon River corridor, providing opportunities to view the river's cascades and pools while traversing mixed forest and riparian habitat. This moderate-easy hike is ideal for those seeking a shorter outing with rewarding views and a good cardiovascular workout.
Red Wing Mine
~2 min drive
Historic mining trail with steady elevation gain and desert views.
Wooley Creek
~4 min drive
Steep 2-mile alpine climb with 1,522 ft elevation gain.
Steinacher
~5 min drive
Steep 1-mile alpine climb with 584 ft elevation gain.
Portuguese
~7 min drive
Steep 1.61-mile climb with 654 ft elevation gain near Portuguese, CA.
Prospect Hill
~7 min drive
Moderate 9.12-mile foothills hike with 1,353 ft elevation gain.
Wooley Camp
~9 min drive
Steep 2-mile climb to Wooley Camp with 951 ft elevation gain.
Cascade Falls
~10 min drive
Easy 0.4-mile waterfall hike with minimal elevation gain.
Tar Water
~10 min drive
Easy 1.28-mile trail with modest elevation gain near Tar Water.
Bull Pine Mine
~11 min drive
Historic mining site hike with steady elevation gain through forest terrain.
Somes Mt. Trail
~11 min drive
Challenging 15-mile mountain trail with 1,706 ft elevation gain.
