Near Upper Mills Peak Trail
Mills Peak Lookout
Near Upper Mills Peak Trail
Lakes basin from near Mills Peak.

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Upper Mills Peak Trail

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This is the upper portion of the Mills Peak Trail.
4
mi
Distance
127
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.99mi
Distance
127ft
Elevation Gain
1,349ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
7,339ft
High Point
6,100ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This hike starts atop right near the Mills Peak Fire Lookout. The trail begins by heading south, but soon doubles back and zigzags across the ridge in a general northern direction. The trail descends down a fairly consistent moderate grade. There are a few switchbacks along the trail that help to ease the grade. Just about four miles in, the trail ends at an old 4x4 jeep track. You can take this north to reach Middle Mills Peak Trail

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