About
Length (round trip)2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain300 ft up
Typical time1 hr 30 min
TrailheadBuckeye Flat Campground, Foothills
SurfaceRiverside path with a bridge crossing
Best seasonThe Foothills area can get hot in the summer and air quality can be poor. If you're hiking during the summer, we recommend that you hike early in the morning or late in the day.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThe Buckeye Flat campground is currently closed due to ongoing repairs. The trail is only accessible to pedestrians by parking at Hospital Rock and walking the closed road 0.7 miles to the trailhead. There are currently no restroom facilities available at Buckeye Flat Campground. The trail is an uneven dirt path with occasional grades that exceed ADA limits for wheelchair use. There is also a suspension bridge along the trail.
What you'll see 🌊 River or creek🌼 Wildflowers

If it's not too hot outside, we suggest exploring Paradise! Take the Paradise Creek trail through Paradise Canyon in the foothills of Sequoia National Park. Gentle Paradise Canyon contrasts sharply with its surrounding terrain. This moderate 1-mile trail winds through a deciduous, oak woodlands and passes waterfalls and pools. Cross the Middle Fork Bridge and then parallel Paradise Creek for the rest of the hike. After one mile, the trail ends. Turn around unless you are prepared for off-trail hiking. Notice: The Buckeye Flat campground is currently closed due to ongoing repairs. The trail is only accessible to pedestrians by parking at Hospital Rock and walking the closed road 0.7 miles to the trailhead. There are currently no restroom facilities available at Buckeye Flat Campground. Beware: Poison oak is common along this trail. Learn how to identify Poison Oak , as it can irritate skin and cause rash and/or blisters. An easy phrase to remember is "Leaves of three, let it be." If you see a small plant or shrub with shiny leaves bundled in "threes", be sure to stay away. Try not to brush your clothes or shoes against this plant, as your clothes can carry the plant oils and cause irritation when you get home.

Tips
Best in spring for wildflowers. Deep swimming holes on the Middle Fork near the start, but the current is strong and has drowned people.
Location

Buckeye Flat Campground, Foothills

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