Open oak, grass and riparian woodlands are found here, with fine spring wildflowers. Leaving the creek, one climbs moderate to steep grades through brush fields to mixed conifer forest.

The Mill Creek Trail starts 1.5 miles east of Highway 178 on Old Kern Canyon Road. The trail climbs gradually along Mill Creek for 2 miles, crossing the creek several times. Open oak, grass and riparian woodlands are found here, with fine spring wildflowers. Leaving the creek, one climbs moderate to steep grades through brush fields to mixed conifer forest. The trail ends at a small spur road just north of Squirrel Meadow on Breckenridge Mountain.

Directions: From Garfield, Travel southeast on Highway 178. The trail starts 1 1/2 mile east of Highway 178 on Old Kern Canyon Road.

Elevation: 2,400 feet

Elevation Gain: 4,300 feet

Distance: 6.6 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

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