Red Elephant Hill, Mill Creek Loop

Total Miles
9.2

Elevation

3301.06 ft

Duration

4.5 Hours

Technical Rating

6

Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

You will definitely want to check out Empire Hilton cabin along the route of this trail. It is first come, first serve, so get there early if you want to use it. Be respectful and pack out trash. The route begins as a country road that passes through private property. Open all year.

Difficulty

Difficult. Red Elephant Hill is narrow, steep and tippy in places. Mill Creek Loop is rocky. Aggressive, highclearance SUVs can do it.

Technical Rating

6

Access Description

From north side of Downieville, Exit 234, take frontage road west 1.2 miles. As you pass under the freeway a second time, look immediately to the right for start of trail.