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California
1.0 mi
Distance
165 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Living Forest Nature Trail
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Living Forest Nature Trail is an accessible 1-mile loop perfect for families and casual hikers seeking a gentle introduction to California's natural ecosystems. This easy walk winds through a living forest environment with interpretive signage highlighting native flora and fauna. The minimal elevation gain makes it ideal for all fitness levels while offering peaceful immersion in the woodland landscape.
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~5 min drive
Easy 2-mile loop with minimal elevation gain near Ganns.
Highland Creek
~12 min drive
Easy creek-side hike with gentle elevation gain and riparian scenery.
Salt Springs Reservoir
~15 min drive
Scenic 10.87-mile reservoir loop with 2,131 ft gain in the Sierra Nevada.
Sands Meadow
~11 min drive
Easy 1-mile meadow walk with gentle elevation gain.
Mctc: 7N76y to 7N14
~13 min drive
Steady 3.77-mile climb with 938 ft gain through MCTC backcountry.
Tanglefoot
~18 min drive
Moderate 7.6-mile trail with 1,647 ft gain in California backcountry.
Mctc 7N19y to 7N87y
~12 min drive
Steep 1.09-mile alpine climb with 774 ft elevation gain.
Mctc: 7N56y to 7N64y
~13 min drive
Moderate 5-mile mountain hike with 1,216 ft elevation gain.
Cole Creek Loop
~19 min drive
A 15-mile foothill loop with 1,700 ft gain and creek-side scenery.
Mctc: 7N14c to 7N51
~13 min drive
Short, steep MCTC connector with steady elevation gain in Modoc County.