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California
17.4 mi
Distance
3,632 ft
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Why you'll love it
South Fork
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South Fork is a challenging 17.4-mile trail that gains over 3,600 feet of elevation, making it ideal for experienced hikers seeking a full day of mountain adventure. This hard-difficulty route traverses the South Fork drainage system with sustained elevation gain and varied terrain typical of California's Sierra Nevada foothills. The trail offers excellent conditioning opportunities and rewards hikers with extended wilderness exposure.
South Garden Gulch
~2 min drive
Challenging 20-mile backcountry route with 5,147 ft elevation gain.
China Spring
~4 min drive
Steady 5.59-mile climb to China Spring with 2,856 ft elevation gain.
Grizzly Scramble
~9 min drive
Steep 2-mile scramble with 1,315 ft gain and technical rock sections.
Little South Fork
~2 min drive
Remote 17.4-mile backcountry trail through Little South Fork wilderness.
South Taylor Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through forested terrain.
Rush Creek
~11 min drive
Short, scenic creek-side hike with steady elevation gain in the Eastern Sierra.
Ray's Gulch
~2 min drive
Steep 8.6-mile gulch climb with 4,820 ft gain—expert-level endurance test.
Yellow Rose
~11 min drive
Steady 4.24-mile climb with 2,025 ft gain in California's Yellow Rose area.
Salmon Summit
~11 min drive
Ultra-short summit trail with modest elevation gain near Salmon Summit.
Moliter-Cold Spring
~8 min drive
Challenging 10.2-mile alpine trek with 3,479 ft elevation gain.
