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Music Creek Trail
Trail
0.8 mile
1.3 kilometer
point to point
72% Runnable
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
501'
153 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 6,691' 2,039 m
Low: 6,189' 1,886 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 12% (7°)
Max Grade: 23% (13°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“A short and moderate run through burned forest to reach the Pacific Crest Trail in the Russian Wilderness”
— Dara Zimmerman
Features
Birding · Views · Wildflowers
The access road is in decent condition, but higher clearance vehicles are recommended.
Runner Notes
This trail is runnable and is a recommended route for those seeking to run the fun Pacific Crest Trail in Russian Wilderness.
Description
The Music Creek Trail is a great shortcut to reach the Pacific Crest Trail in the heart of the Russian Wilderness. The access road is in decent condition, but higher clearance vehicles are recommended due to some large ruts. The dirt trail is singletrack, and has a different path with more switchbacks than most maps indicate. The area burned in the past few years, but wildflowers and plants have been making their way back.
Flora & Fauna
Burned conifer forest with ferns, wildflowers, and lots of birds.
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Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - Klamath National Forest Office
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