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Hike

Ruffey Creek

1,034 ft of climbing

3.1 mi out & back · 1,034 ft gain · 5,733 ft high point · Moderate

California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Ruffey Creek out and back ascends 1,034 feet, reaching 5,733 feet high.

Elevation

1,034 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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13.4 mi from the trailhead
Carter Meadows Horse Group
Campground · California
13.6 mi from the trailhead

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Out: 1,030 ft up, returns the same way. 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: 3.1 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,034 ft round trip
High point: 5,733 ft
Low point: 4,696 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 3.1 mi and 1,034 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 41.4121° N · 122.9657° W

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Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Mon48°40°Light Rain
Tue57°44°Mostly Sunny
Wed60°41°Mostly Sunny
Thu53°39°Mostly Sunny
Fri49°39°Chance Light Rain
Sat45°34°Light Rain Likely
Sun37°Rain And Snow Likely

Mon: Light Rain · wind 12 to 16 mph SW

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