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California trails · Robinson Creek Trail

Robinson Creek Trail

A 9.2-mile network in California, with 3,101 ft of climbing. Reaches Rock Island Pass and other lake/pass destinations. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Length
9.2 mi
Elevation gain
3,101 ft
Difficulty
Expert
Max grade
32%
Steepest mile
+767 ft
Tread at ≥10% grade
3.0 mi
Shape
network
Managed by
U.S. Forest Service

Elevation profile

7,131 – 10,230 ft123456789

The climbing is spread fairly evenly along the route.

Reaches

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Stream ford: expect at least one unbridged crossing.

Getting there

Robinson Creek Trailhead. 38.14692, -119.38189 · directions

Daylight at the trailhead

On August 31, 2026 — the day this page was generated — first light reaches this trailhead at 5:59 a.m., the sun rises at 6:26 a.m. and sets at 7:28 p.m., and the last usable light fades about 7:55 p.m. (PDT) — 13 h 03 min of daylight. At about 2.7 mph plus 30 minutes per 1,000 feet of climbing, the 9.2-mile route takes roughly 4 h 57 min, so leaving the trailhead at sunrise puts you back around 11:23 a.m. — 8 h 05 min before sunset.

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