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California
1.2 mi
Distance
177 ft
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Inside Modoc National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Howards Gulch Trail
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Howards Gulch Trail is a short, accessible out-and-back hike through a scenic gulch in California. With minimal elevation gain over just 1.2 miles, this trail offers a quick escape into nature with gentle terrain suitable for families and casual hikers. The trail likely follows a creek drainage or canyon bottom, providing shade and interesting geological features typical of gulch environments.
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