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Thomes Gorge out-and-back

CHALLENGING DAY HIKE

11.3 miles   2250' elevation gain   season:  Dec-Apr   drive: 1:10

 

Thomes Creek

 

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Current Weather Forecast

Dogs and horses welcome.  Bicycles being studied.
 
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A long walk across sunny hillsides, dipping into canyons with creeks.  Good for a sunny Winter day.

Bowers Creek (about half way out the trail) may be difficult to cross after storms.

The hillsides are cloaked with chaparral, less common in Northern California, but common in Southern California.  Ours is comprised of Manzanita, Chamise, Scrub Oak, Toyon, Buckbrush, and other shrubs.

This trail used to be called the Nomlaki Trail by the US Forest Service(and the Chico Hiking Association)