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California
8.6 mi
Distance
955 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Bear Creek
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Bear Creek Trail is a moderate 8.6-mile out-and-back hike featuring nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain through scenic creek-side terrain. This trail offers a rewarding journey through California's diverse landscape with the soothing presence of Bear Creek as a constant companion. The steady elevation gain and manageable distance make it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with good views and reliable water access.
Pattison Peak
~7 min drive
Steep Sierra climb to alpine peak with 3,340 ft elevation gain.
Wintoon Flat
~17 min drive
Steady 3.3-mile climb to a scenic plateau in northern California foothills.
French Creek
~26 min drive
Short creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through woodland.
Rays Peak
~12 min drive
Steady 6.8-mile climb to a scenic California summit with 888 ft gain.
East Fork Divide
~21 min drive
Accessible 4-mile divide trail with 791 ft gain and scenic views.
Rattlesnake
~28 min drive
Steep 2.9-mile climb with 1,087 ft gain through chaparral and oak woodland.
East Tule Creek
~14 min drive
Moderate 11-mile creek canyon hike with 1,737 ft elevation gain.
Scheill Gulch
~28 min drive
Moderate 4.21-mile gulch hike with 1,670 ft elevation gain.
Burnt Ranch Falls
~29 min drive
Easy 0.8-mile waterfall hike with 345 ft elevation gain.
Lower South Fork
~20 min drive
Moderate 7.6-mile foothill trail with 2,200 ft gain through South Fork drainage.