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A challenging hike high above the South Fork Smith River to Craigs Creek.


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Map Key

3.8

Miles

6.1

KM

Point to Point

601' 183 m

High

164' 50 m

Low

822' 251 m

Up

783' 239 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Wildflowers

Description

The Craigs Creek Trail is a challenging singletrack trail that climbs high above the jade green South Fork Smith River. The area is a lush temperate rainforest with redwoods, douglas firs, pines and rhododendrons. Note that poison oak is encroaching into the trail throughout the path.

Flora & Fauna

Redwoods, Douglas firs, pines, dogwood, rhododendrons, vine maple, Oregon grape, huckleberry, wild rose, Douglas iris. Geese, hawks, squirrels.

Contacts

Shared By:

Dara Zimmerman

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  4.3 from 4 votes

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  4.3 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1,036

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#10,921

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The South Fork Smith River really flows after the confluence with Craigs Creek.
May 14, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
No part of the Craigs Creek Trail is remotely ugly.
May 14, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
Craigs Creek Trail takes on a new character in the early morning mist.
May 14, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
The Craigs Creek Trail is utterly gorgeous.
May 14, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
The South Fork Smith River joins with Craigs Creek at the end of the trail.
May 14, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA
A slippery wooden bridge aids your passage along the Craigs Creek Trail.
May 14, 2017 near Bertsch…, CA

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