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California
12.8 mi
Distance
1,535 ft
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Why you'll love it
Soda Springs
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Soda Springs is a moderate 12.8-mile trail offering a rewarding alpine experience with nearly 1,600 feet of elevation gain through California's scenic backcountry. This out-and-back or loop route features the natural carbonated springs that give the trail its name, surrounded by mixed conifer forest and meadow terrain. The steady climb rewards hikers with views of the surrounding peaks and access to pristine wilderness water sources.
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~0 min drive
Easy 1-mile meadow loop with minimal elevation gain.
Little Bald Mountain
~1 min drive
Scenic 5-mile summit hike with open ridgeline views and moderate elevation gain.
Duncan
~2 min drive
Moderate 5.15-mile trail with steady elevation gain near Duncan, California.
Sailor Flat Trail
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.46-mile foothill hike with gentle elevation gain near Sailor Flat.
Ford Point
~5 min drive
Coastal bluff hike with ocean views and moderate elevation gain.
Tadpole
~5 min drive
Moderate 8-mile hike with 993 ft gain and steady elevation climbing.
Duncan "Y" Trail
~7 min drive
Moderate 10.6-mile loop with 1,526 ft elevation gain and scenic Y-junction landmark.
Lower Ford Point
~7 min drive
Easy 2.58-mile trail with 226 ft gain near Lower Ford Point.
Beacroft
~8 min drive
Easy 4.4-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Beacroft.
American Hill
~10 min drive
Challenging 19.6-mile backcountry trail with 2,072 ft elevation gain.
