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California
14.8 mi
Distance
3,188 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Union Creek
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Union Creek Trail is a challenging 14.77-mile route featuring nearly 3,200 feet of elevation gain through California's backcountry. This hard-difficulty hike rewards experienced hikers with sustained climbing through diverse terrain, offering a full day of wilderness exploration in a less-crowded setting.
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Milk Ranch
~7 min drive
Steady 4.77-mile climb with 1,946 ft gain through California foothills.
Chipmunk Meadow
~6 min drive
Moderate 10.65-mile alpine trail with 2,062 ft gain through forest and meadows.
Sugar Pine Lake
~6 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with steady climb through forest to scenic mountain lake.
Yellow Rose
~7 min drive
Steady 4.24-mile climb with 2,025 ft gain in California's Yellow Rose area.
Granite Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 9.2-mile Sierra foothills hike with 2,825 ft gain and granite creek views.
Union Lake
~7 min drive
Easy 1.8-mile alpine lake hike with 375 ft elevation gain.
Saloon Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile creek-side hike with 1,796 ft elevation gain.
