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Castle Crags loop

EASY DAY HIKE

6.3 miles   1250' elevation gain   season:  Oct-Nov, Mar-June   drive: 1:50

 

Darmera peltata at Indian Creek

 

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A nice loop in the mixed forest below the Crags.  Plenty of clear water sources extend the recommended season.  Part follows the famed Pacific Crest Trail.

Generally, road walks disqualify, and this hike follows a dirt road for 1.1 miles.  But in this case the road is a rarely used State Park management road, and the trail portions are particularly nice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:  On the topographic map, the USGS/USFS used black lines to represent medium-duty paved roads in the forest.  This is not a symbol listed in Topographic Map Symbols.