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California
20.0 mi
Distance
5,147 ft
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Why you'll love it
South Garden Gulch
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South Garden Gulch is a challenging 20-mile trail that climbs over 5,100 feet through varied terrain in the South Garden Gulch area. This expert-level route demands significant endurance and elevation gain, offering hikers a rewarding backcountry experience through California's diverse landscapes. The sustained elevation gain and distance make this a destination for experienced hikers seeking a full day of adventure.
Ray's Gulch
~1 min drive
Steep 8.6-mile gulch climb with 4,820 ft gain—expert-level endurance test.
South Fork
~2 min drive
Challenging 17.4-mile mountain trail with 3,632 ft elevation gain.
China Spring
~4 min drive
Steady 5.59-mile climb to China Spring with 2,856 ft elevation gain.
Little South Fork
~4 min drive
Remote 17.4-mile backcountry trail through Little South Fork wilderness.
South Taylor Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through forested terrain.
Moliter-Cold Spring
~8 min drive
Challenging 10.2-mile alpine trek with 3,479 ft elevation gain.
Cecil Lake
~9 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile alpine lake hike with 1,925 ft elevation gain.
Grizzly Scramble
~10 min drive
Steep 2-mile scramble with 1,315 ft gain and technical rock sections.
Salmon Summit
~10 min drive
Ultra-short summit trail with modest elevation gain near Salmon Summit.
Packers Peak
~10 min drive
Steep 10.92-mile alpine climb with 4,663 ft gain to high Sierra peaks.
