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California
8.1 mi
Distance
969 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Modoc National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Mill Creek South
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Mill Creek South is a moderate 8-mile round-trip hike offering a pleasant journey through California's diverse terrain with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain. This trail showcases the natural beauty of the Mill Creek area with a steady climb that rewards hikers with scenic vistas and riparian features. The well-maintained path provides an excellent option for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with moderate physical challenge.
Slide Creek Trail
~1 min drive
Moderate creek-side trail with 627 ft gain and scenic water features.
Clear Lake Loop Trail
~4 min drive
Scenic 3.7-mile lake loop with moderate elevation and rewarding water views.
Mill Creek Falls Trail
~4 min drive
Easy waterfall walk with minimal elevation gain near Mill Creek.
Mill Creek North
~2 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile creek-side climb with 2,000 ft elevation gain.
Poison Flat Trail
~4 min drive
Moderate 10.48-mile hike with 2,450 ft gain through California backcountry.
Tom Smith Cabin Trail
~13 min drive
Easy 1.66-mile walk to a historic cabin with minimal elevation gain.
South Emerson Trail
~11 min drive
Steady 3-mile climb with 784 ft gain through scenic California foothills.
Pine Creek Trail
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.82-mile Sierra hike with 2,478 ft elevation gain through forest.
Blue Lake National Rec. Trail
~18 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile alpine lake hike with 313 ft elevation gain.
Upper Cottonwood Trail
~13 min drive
Moderate 5.2-mile alpine climb with 1,836 ft elevation gain.
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