Near Cache Creek Ford
The ridgeline through Chamise
Near Cache Creek Ford
Nice trail with sweet oaks all around

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Cache Creek Ford

5.0 (1 Rating)
A long trek along ridgelines, and rolling hills within the Cache Creek Natural Area, with two creek crossings.
12.1
mi
Distance
1,788
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
12.07mi
Distance
1,788ft
Elevation Gain
2,518ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
2,246ft
High Point
900ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This hike traverses the lower elevation portion of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, and makes two fords of Cache Creek. For more than half the year, Cache Creek is not fordable by the casual hiker. Trail has clay mud when wet; let dry for three or more days after rain before doing this hike.If you would like to make this a multi-day outing, there are several backpack camp locations along the route.

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