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California
10.2 mi
Distance
3,479 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Moliter-Cold Spring
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The Moliter-Cold Spring trail is a challenging high-elevation route that combines sustained climbing with rewarding alpine scenery. This 10.2-mile trek gains over 3,400 feet, making it ideal for experienced hikers seeking a rigorous day hike or backpacking adventure. The route traverses diverse terrain through forested sections and open ridges, offering expansive views of the surrounding California landscape.
Bobs Farm
~3 min drive
Moderate 7-mile foothills hike with 2,323 ft elevation gain.
China Spring
~4 min drive
Steady 5.59-mile climb to China Spring with 2,856 ft elevation gain.
Grizzly Scramble
~6 min drive
Steep 2-mile scramble with 1,315 ft gain and technical rock sections.
Morrison Gulch
~7 min drive
Steep 6.4-mile Sierra gulch climb with 6,000 ft elevation gain.
Mullane Corral
~11 min drive
Moderate 5-mile trail with 1,152 ft elevation gain near Mullane Corral.
North Fork Low Water Bypass C
~6 min drive
Easy 1-mile bypass trail with minimal elevation gain.
Cecil Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile alpine lake hike with 1,925 ft elevation gain.
Bear Ridge
~12 min drive
Moderate ridge climb with 1,422 ft gain over 4.6 miles.
Bear Valley Meadow
~7 min drive
Steep 2-mile climb to scenic Bear Valley Meadow with 1,226 ft elevation gain.
Ray's Gulch
~8 min drive
Steep 8.6-mile gulch climb with 4,820 ft gain—expert-level endurance test.
