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California
5.0 mi
Distance
1,816 ft
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Why you'll love it
Sawmill
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Sawmill Trail is a moderate 5-mile hike with nearly 1,800 feet of elevation gain, offering a solid workout in California's diverse terrain. The trail climbs steadily through mixed forest and chaparral, providing good views and a rewarding ascent for hikers seeking a half-day adventure. This route is ideal for building endurance and enjoying the natural landscape of the Sawmill area.
Lost Horse Mine Trailhead
~55 min drive
<p paraeid="{9296a7fe-185c-4ce3-b578-0e633a2bc16b}{57}" paraid="1485989364">The Lost Horse Mine trail is a 4-mile (round trip) out-and-back hike with 550 feet of elevation gain. Lost Horse Mine operated from 1893 to 1936, producing over 9,000 ounces of gold. It was one of the…
Palm Canyon
~6 min drive
Long desert canyon hike featuring palm oases and valley views.
Cactus Springs
~9 min drive
Easy desert hike through cactus-studded landscape with natural springs.
Little Tahquitz Valley
~34 min drive
Easy alpine valley hike with meadows and mountain views near Tahquitz Peak.
Big Trees Trailhead
~57 min drive
<p paraeid="{4e0e7a30-766a-4ca6-b32c-bbdc9e5407e1}{154}" paraid="765287846">Big Trees Trail is a 6 mile (round trip) out-and-back hike less than 100 ft of elevation gain. This trail is great for admiring the desert vegetation and looking out for wildlife. On this hike, you’ll…
Pinyon
~8 min drive
10.6-mile moderate desert trail through pinyon-juniper woodland with steady elevation gain.
Thomas Mountain Bike Trail
~23 min drive
Intermediate 4.75-mile bike trail with 958 ft elevation gain.
Skunk Cabbage
~35 min drive
Easy 1.21-mile wetland walk featuring skunk cabbage plants.
Stubbe Springs Trailhead
~57 min drive
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Live Oak Springs
~15 min drive
Moderate 10.4-mile oak woodland loop with 579 ft elevation gain.
