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California
22.4 mi
Distance
1,334 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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Why you'll love it
South Fork Cottonwood Creek
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South Fork Cottonwood Creek is a challenging 22.4-mile backcountry trek through the remote Cottonwood Creek drainage in California's Sierra Nevada region. This lightly-traveled route follows creek corridors and high meadows, offering solitude and pristine wilderness character for experienced hikers. The moderate elevation gain of 1,334 feet is distributed across the distance, making this an endurance-focused journey through scenic high country.
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