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Hiking Slowly


Petroglyph Wall and Lost Creek Trail
Two short trails gave us stunning mountain views, beautiful spring flowers, and even took us to a little oasis with a waterfall and dragonflies!
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May 64 min read
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Ney Springs and Faery Falls
A gorgeous hike on an old dirt road that leads to the ruins of a resort built in 1887 and a beautiful waterfall.
The Slow Hiker
Apr 295 min read
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Pluto's Cave
Not one, not two, but THREE caves, all in one hike. Oh, we also came across a smoldering fire pit and got a startling surprise in the shadowy depths.
The Slow Hiker
Apr 225 min read
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Bowen Trail
Longer than expected, this trail takes you out to the ruins of a stone home built in the early 1900s.
The Slow Hiker
Mar 255 min read
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Calavera Lake Loop
With gorgeous views and lots of options to make it easy or difficult, this was the perfect pit-stop on our trip.
The Slow Hiker
Feb 253 min read
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Wild Dog Trail
A sloping, narrow trail that meanders between plants and rocks and takes you down through washes and up to giant boulders.
The Slow Hiker
Feb 184 min read
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Sanctuary Cove Loop
This path was full of surprises, from a Prayer Circle to the top of the mountain to a little chapel. This trail had it all.
The Slow Hiker
Jan 284 min read
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South Yellow Butte
An uphill trek on a set of tire tracks, I was not prepared for the gorgeous views that were waiting at the top.
The Slow Hiker
Dec 26, 20244 min read
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Box Canyon Trail
This hike follows the path of the Sacramento River and takes you right through a graveyard!
The Slow Hiker
Dec 12, 20245 min read
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Dunsmuir River Trail
This trail allows hikers to get right down to river level and wade in the water.
The Slow Hiker
Nov 7, 20245 min read
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McCloud Middle Falls
Start out with a gorgeous panoramic view and head down to see the falls up close and personal. It's magical.
The Slow Hiker
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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Hedge Creek Falls
A Moderate hike for beginners leading behind a waterfall and out to the Sacramento River. Worth the stop for sure.
The Slow Hiker
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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