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| Thomes Gorge Nomlaki Trail |
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Difficulty:
Easy
Elevation:
1,200 Feet
Elevation Gain:
900 Feet
Length:
4.2 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
Year-round
From Paskenta, Travel south on County Route 55 and turn right onto Forest Road #23N35, past Mud Flats Camp to the trailhead parking.
Location Information
Thomes Gorge Nomlaki Trail is a 4.2 mile easy trail with a starting elevation of 1,200 feet. This trail starts from the Mud Flat trailhead on forest road #23N35 and is named for the people indigenous to this local. The trail begins in arid chaparral, with extensive views of the foothill country. Passing through gray pine and meandering around seasonal vernal pools, the trail drops into the spectacular geologic formations of Thomes Gorge. ending near the deep, sparkling pools of Thomes Creek. In the summer it's a hot midday hike with little water along the way. Be sure to pack plenty to drink.
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