Big Creek Falls
The first 1.3 miles of this hike are along the Red Elephant Nature Trail, named after a prominent peak four miles south of Big Creek Lake in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area. Red Elephant Mountain is clearly visible from Upper Big Creek Lake at the end of the nature trail. A Forest Service pamphlet, available at the trailhead, describes the fauna and flora along the trail at 25 numbered stops.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Walden |
| Length | 4.8 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 220 ft |
| Skill Level | Easy, well marked trail. |
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Season | Summer through late fall. The trail is usually covered with snow from late November through May. Big Creek Lakes Campground is closed each year from December 2 until June 14. |
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