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West Branch Road (Mill Creek)

West Branch Road (Mill Creek) is a 9.36-mile out-and-back foot trail in Redwood National and State Parks, California. It climbs 1,233 ft to a high point of 1,569 ft. Difficulty: strenuous, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.

• 4.68 mione way
• 9.36 miround trip
• 1,233 ftelevation gain
• 1,569 fthigh point
• Strenuousdifficulty

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