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Wells Creek Peak

Near Wells Creek Peak
3,971 ft of climbing
Camp 5 mi away

8.4 mi out & back · 3,971 ft gain · 4,685 ft high point · Very hard

California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This out-and-back climbs 3,971 feet to 4,685 feet near Wells Creek Peak over 8.4 miles.

Elevation

3,971 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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4.6 mi from the trailhead
Post Creek Guard Station
Campground · California
9.0 mi from the trailhead

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Out: 2,230 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Wells Creek PeakNearby · 4.2 mi in

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.

At a glance

Length: 8.4 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 3,971 ft round trip
High point: 4,685 ft
Low point: 3,873 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 8.4 mi and 3,971 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 40.2060° N · 122.8381° W

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Mon55°43°Mostly Sunny
Tue49°42°Chance Rain Showers
Wed55°45°Mostly Sunny
Thu57°46°Mostly Sunny
Fri59°47°Mostly Sunny
Sat63°Sunny

Sun: Sunny · wind 5 mph N

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Signal

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