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California
3.8 mi
Distance
587 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Klamath National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
North Fork
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North Fork is a scenic 3.8-mile trail offering an accessible hiking experience with moderate elevation gain through the Sierra Nevada foothills. The trail winds through mixed conifer forest and open meadows, providing views of the North Fork drainage and surrounding ridgelines. This route is ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with manageable terrain and good seasonal wildflower displays.
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Snoozer
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.3-mile mountain trail with 3,304 ft elevation gain.
Taylor Lake
~9 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Ruffey Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain and scenic water features.
South Russian Creek
~9 min drive
Steep 12-mile alpine trek with 7,353 ft gain in the Sierra Nevada.
Blakes Fork
~10 min drive
Short, steep foothills trail with 590 ft gain near Blakes Fork.
Paynes Lake
~12 min drive
Steep alpine hike to scenic Paynes Lake with significant elevation gain.
East Whites
~9 min drive
Expert alpine trek with 4,500+ ft gain through remote White Mountains wilderness.
Lipstick Lake
~11 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Little North Fork Road
~12 min drive
Gentle 5.4-mile road walk with 400 ft gain through California foothills.
