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Murdock

Inside Plumas National Forest

3.0 mi out & back · 326 ft gain · 5,575 ft high point · Easy

In Plumas National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Murdock runs out and back 3.0 miles in Plumas National Forest, ascending 326 feet to reach 5,575 feet.

Elevation

326 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.2 mi from the trailhead
Long Point (Ca)
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

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Flume Trail
- Ends at a waterfall
- Inside Plumas National Forest
- 3,220 ft of climbing
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Out: 130 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 3.0 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 326 ft round trip
High point: 5,575 ft
Low point: 5,412 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 3.0 mi and 326 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 8
Trailhead: 40.0911° N · 120.5552° W

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Smith Creek Trail

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Inside Plumas National Forest
4,409 ft of climbing

15.9 mi out & back · 4,409 ft gain · Very hard

Plumas National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Smith CR - Gray Eagle Connect

Passes Mount Elwell
Inside Plumas National Forest
4,843 ft of climbing

17.4 mi out & back · 4,843 ft gain · Very hard

Plumas National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Gray Eagle Creek Tie Trail

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Inside Plumas National Forest
5,031 ft of climbing

18.4 mi out & back · 5,031 ft gain · Very hard

Plumas National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Homer Deerheart

Ends at Deerheart Lake
Inside Lassen National Forest
1,824 ft of climbing

10.2 mi out & back · 1,824 ft gain · Hard

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Hottentot Ohv

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2.9 mi out & back · 923 ft gain · Moderate

Plumas National Forest · Camp 8 mi away

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Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today55°22°Sunny
Wed59°26°Sunny
Thu58°24°Partly Sunny
Fri54°28°Mostly Sunny
Sat49°25°Partly Sunny
Sun49°23°Slight Chance Light Snow
Mon54°27°Mostly Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph W

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