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California
12.5 mi
Distance
1,099 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Buckeye Canyon
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Buckeye Canyon offers a moderately challenging 12.52-mile loop through a scenic canyon landscape in California's diverse terrain. With over 1,000 feet of elevation gain, hikers will experience varied topography as they traverse the canyon floor and surrounding ridges. This trail showcases the natural beauty of the region with opportunities to observe canyon geology and seasonal water features.
Sawmill Ridge Route
~3 min drive
Moderate 9.5-mile ridge hike with 2,300 ft gain and expansive mountain views.
Tamarack
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile alpine hike with 2,250 ft gain near Tamarack.
Peeler Lake
~16 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Eagle Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile creek-side hike with 1,690 ft elevation gain.
Chain of Lakes
~18 min drive
Scenic alpine lake loop with steady climbing and multiple water features.
Fremont Lake
~18 min drive
Accessible alpine lake hike with 575 ft elevation gain near Fremont Lake.
Yaney Canyon Route
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.6-mile canyon hike with 1,675 ft elevation gain.
Secret Lake
~22 min drive
Accessible alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Mule Pass
~18 min drive
Steep 2.2-mile alpine climb with 840 ft elevation gain.
Molybdenite Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain and forest scenery.
