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Hike Trail

Mill Creek Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
One of the best desents in the RFV.
1.8
mi
Distance
15
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.76mi
Distance
15ft
Elevation Gain
819ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
8,881ft
High Point
8,069ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Some people climb the trail but most take the jeep road up and hit the singletrack down. Short, but one of the best downhills in the valley. Can be used to make longer loops but you'll need to hike on a couple forest roads to do so.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
G.R. Fielding