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California
1.6 mi
Distance
612 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Foothill
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The Foothill Trail is a short, accessible hike perfect for beginners and families looking for a quick outdoor escape in the California foothills. With modest elevation gain spread across less than two miles, this trail offers a gentle introduction to hiking while providing views typical of California's foothill terrain. The relatively straightforward route makes it an ideal choice for building hiking fitness or enjoying a peaceful nature walk.
Cozy Dell
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Steady 3.84-mile climb with 950 ft gain through oak and chaparral woodland.
Gridley
~4 min drive
Challenging 11.79-mile mountain trail with nearly 4,000 ft elevation gain.
Wheeler Gorge Nature
~5 min drive
Easy creek-side nature walk through Wheeler Gorge with minimal elevation gain.
Howard Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.69-mile creek trail with 2,241 ft elevation gain.
Middle Sespe
~10 min drive
Moderate 15-mile creek-side hike through Sespe Wilderness canyon.
Rose Valley Falls
~11 min drive
Easy waterfall hike to a scenic cascade in Rose Valley.
Franklin
~24 min drive
Moderately steep 5.47-mile hike with 2,571 ft elevation gain near Franklin.
Lion Canyon
~14 min drive
13.71-mile moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain through scenic terrain.
Horn Canyon
~13 min drive
Easy 2-mile desert canyon hike with minimal elevation gain.
Johnston Ridge
~30 min drive
Scenic 3.75-mile ridge hike with 697 ft elevation gain.
