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Rush Creek Trail

based on 58 tracks & routes #32 hike out of 134 in
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8.8 mi
Distance
4 hrs 7 min
Time
terrain
1,995 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult out and back trail in Ansel Adams Wilderness.

This trail goes by View on Silver Lake.

This is an alternate route for Rush Creek Trail.


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neely.brad 4 years, 8 months ago
Rush Creek to Gem Lake
Exposed. No shade. Limited lake access
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mazaherikleila 3 years, 7 months ago
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d.w.friedman 4 years, 6 months ago
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mycaljon 4 years, 8 months ago
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timbrown+1 4 years, 9 months ago
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chadmacb 5 years, 1 month ago
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todd.lomelino 7 years ago
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pahoff 7 years, 8 months ago

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