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California
5.7 mi
Distance
2,362 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Eldorado National Forest
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What's missing
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Why you'll love it
Gray
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The Gray Trail is a moderate 5.74-mile hike featuring nearly 2,400 feet of elevation gain, making it a solid workout for hikers seeking a rewarding climb through California terrain. This trail offers sustained elevation gain with scenic views typical of the region, providing a good challenge for intermediate hikers looking to build endurance.
Slide Point
~1 min drive
Short coastal hike with modest elevation gain and scenic ocean views.
Parsley Bar
~2 min drive
Moderate 6-mile foothill hike with 1,500 ft elevation gain and scenic water access.
Middle Meadow
~11 min drive
Moderate 4.2-mile meadow hike with 1,317 ft elevation gain.
Ellicott
~2 min drive
Short foothill hike with steady elevation gain near Ellicott.
Belix
~3 min drive
Moderate 7.77-mile hike with 1,520 ft elevation gain near Belix, CA.
Polaris
~14 min drive
Extreme alpine climb with 6,882 ft gain in 4.5 miles—expert mountaineers only.
Lawyer
~4 min drive
Easy 3-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Lawyer, CA.
South Fork
~4 min drive
Moderate 6.94-mile trail with 828 ft gain in South Fork, California.
Highland
~15 min drive
Moderate 5-mile highland hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Gerle Creek Trail
~9 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
