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Parker Creek

Inside Trinity Alps Wilderness
1,855 ft of climbing

3.5 mi one way · 1,855 ft climb · 6,961 ft high point · Very hard

In Trinity Alps Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Parker Creek climbs 3.5 miles in Trinity Alps Wilderness, gaining 1,855 feet to 6,961 feet. This very difficult route suits experienced hikers.

Elevation

1,855 ft of gain and 61 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.3 mi from the trailhead
Preacher Meadow (CA)
Campground
6.6 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

7 mi from you
Granite Peak
- Summits Granite Peak
- Inside Trinity National Forest
- 4,724 ft of climbing
4.3 mi one way · 4,724 ft climb · Very hard
Trinity National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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: 3.5 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,855 ft
Descent: 61 ft
High point: 6,961 ft
Low point: 5,166 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 14
Trailhead: 41.0056° N · 122.8384° W

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Big Flat Campground

Campground · Oregon

6.8 mi from the trailhead

Mary Smith Campground

Campground · California

7 mi from you

Stuart Fork

Ends at Emerald Lake
Inside Trinity Alps Wilderness
3,539 ft of climbing

12.0 mi of trails · 3,539 ft climb · Very hard

Trinity Alps Wilderness · Camp 1 mi away

Packers Peak

Summits Packers Peak
Inside Trinity Alps Wilderness
2,816 ft of climbing

2.0 mi one way · 2,816 ft climb · Very hard

Trinity Alps Wilderness · Camp 1 mi away

Mcneil Creek

Summits Packers Peak
Inside Trinity Alps Wilderness
1,700 ft of climbing

4.5 mi one way · 1,700 ft climb · Very hard

Trinity Alps Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

Canyon Creek

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Trinity Alps Wilderness
2,569 ft of climbing

6.6 mi one way · 2,569 ft climb · Very hard

Trinity Alps Wilderness · Camp 6 mi away

Sugar Pine Lake

Ends at Kickapoo Waterfall
Inside Trinity Alps Wilderness
3,724 ft of climbing

5.9 mi one way · 3,724 ft climb · Very hard

Trinity Alps Wilderness · Camp 6 mi away

Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Thu59°43°Chance Rain Showers
Fri68°48°Sunny
Sat71°51°Sunny
Sun73°52°Mostly Sunny
Mon75°52°Sunny
Tue74°51°Sunny
Wed71°Sunny

Thu: Chance Rain Showers · wind 2 to 6 mph SSW

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