14.8 mi from the trailheadCastle Lake Campground
Campground · California
Hike
Houston Creek
- Near China Mountain
- 1,667 ft of climbing
3.4 mi out & back · 1,667 ft gain · 7,991 ft high point · Moderate
California · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Houston Creek is a 3.4 mile out and back trail climbing 1,667 feet, with high point at 7,991 feet.
Elevation
1,667 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Map
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.
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- 14.8 mi from the trailhead
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