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California
3.5 mi
Distance
664 ft
Gain
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 23 h ago · oldest 11 d
caution: Agency alerts
14 active alerts in Inyo National Forest; most severe: Southern California Edison - Road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon
USFS11 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 61°F / low 39°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for hike
OpenWeather23 h ago
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Why you'll love it
Upper Rock Creek Canyon
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Upper Rock Creek Canyon offers a scenic 3.55-mile hike with moderate elevation gain through a classic Sierra Nevada canyon landscape. This trail features the dramatic granite-walled canyon characteristic of the Eastern Sierra, with Rock Creek providing a constant water feature and cooling presence. The route combines accessible distance with rewarding views of alpine terrain and cascading water features.
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