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California
4.6 mi
Distance
2,425 ft
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Shelly Fork
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Shelly Fork is a moderately challenging 4.6-mile trail featuring nearly 2,500 feet of elevation gain, making it an excellent workout for hikers seeking alpine scenery. The trail climbs steadily through forested terrain before reaching higher elevations with expanding views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. This route offers a rewarding day hike with significant vertical relief packed into a relatively compact distance.
Kidder Creek
~1 min drive
Moderate 9.2-mile hike with 2,546 ft gain through northern California forest.
Hayes Meadows
~4 min drive
Easy meadow walk through California grasslands with minimal elevation gain.
Mill Creek Ponds
~4 min drive
Moderate 3.4-mile hike to scenic ponds with 1,492 ft elevation gain.
Shackleford
~7 min drive
Moderate 12.8-mile trail with 2,457 ft gain near Shackleford, California.
Cabin Gulch
~6 min drive
Steep 2.6-mile gulch hike with 1,543 ft elevation gain.
Bull Meadows
~7 min drive
Accessible meadow hike with gentle elevation gain and pastoral scenery.
Back Meadows
~10 min drive
Moderate 12-mile meadow and forest loop with steady elevation gain.
Cliff Lake
~7 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with dramatic cliff views and 957 ft elevation gain.
Second Valley
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile foothill hike with 1,157 ft elevation gain.
Right Hand Fork
~10 min drive
Strenuous 15.2-mile fork trail with 4,174 ft elevation gain.
