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California
4.7 mi
Distance
756 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Bourland
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The Bourland Trail is a scenic 4.7-mile out-and-back hike offering moderate elevation gain through California terrain. This accessible trail features steady climbing with approximately 756 feet of elevation gain, making it ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with rewarding views. The route showcases typical regional landscape characteristics with a well-maintained path suitable for most fitness levels.
Hells Mountain
~3 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile climb with 1,088 ft gain and mountain vistas.
Bell Creek
~4 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with gentle elevation gain in the California foothills.
Rock Creek
~6 min drive
Scenic creek-side moderate hike with gentle elevation gain and riparian forest.
Mud Lake
~7 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with moderate elevation gain and forest views.
Crab Tree Cut Off
~8 min drive
Quick 1.37-mile connector with 325 ft gain through California backcountry.
Bell Meadow
~8 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic grassland views.
Lake Valley
~9 min drive
Moderate 3.8-mile valley hike with 1,619 ft elevation gain.
Pine Valley
~8 min drive
Easy 1.78-mile pine forest walk with minimal elevation gain.
Aspen Meadow
~9 min drive
Moderate 9-mile alpine meadow hike with 1,563 ft elevation gain.
Lower Buck
~18 min drive
Easy 3.22-mile trail with 268 ft gain near Lower Buck.
