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California
5.2 mi
Distance
1,836 ft
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Upper Cottonwood Trail
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Upper Cottonwood Trail is a moderate alpine hike featuring steady elevation gain through mixed conifer forest and open meadows. This trail showcases the natural beauty of California's high country with expansive views and access to pristine cottonwood-lined creek areas. The consistent climb rewards hikers with improved vistas and cooler temperatures as elevation increases.
Tom Smith Cabin Trail
~0 min drive
Easy 1.66-mile walk to a historic cabin with minimal elevation gain.
Owl Creek Trail
~4 min drive
Challenging 29.84-mile backcountry trek with 3,213 ft elevation gain.
Mill Creek North
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile creek-side climb with 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Cedar Creek Trail
~16 min drive
Easy 2-mile creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain.
Summit Trail
~6 min drive
Quick summit push with 221 ft gain over 0.52 miles.
Slide Creek Trail
~13 min drive
Moderate creek-side trail with 627 ft gain and scenic water features.
Mill Creek Falls Trail
~16 min drive
Easy waterfall walk with minimal elevation gain near Mill Creek.
Pine Creek Trail
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.82-mile Sierra hike with 2,478 ft elevation gain through forest.
South Emerson Trail
~19 min drive
Steady 3-mile climb with 784 ft gain through scenic California foothills.
Blue Lake National Rec. Trail
~31 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile alpine lake hike with 313 ft elevation gain.
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