Horse & Cattle Creek Trail
5.9 mi
Distance
1,493 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 42m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Horse & Cattle Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail in Toiyabe National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Mono County, California. It is 5.9 miles long and gains 1,493 feet. Per Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary) and OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Twin Lakes, California, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,169 ft |
| High point | 2.9 mi | 2,617 ft |
| End | 5.9 mi | 2,175 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Twin Lakes, CA · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Mono County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Toiyabe National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Annett's Mono Village
0.3 mi awayToiyabe National Forest
Bridgeport, CA
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Twin Lakes Resort
3.2 mi awayHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Bridgeport, CA
Check official pricing15 sitesPrivate Reservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Toiyabe National Forest Lower Twin Lake Campground
3.3 mi awayToiyabe National Forest
Bridgeport, CA
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Lower Twin Lake Campground
3.5 mi awayHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Bridgeport, CA
Reservable
Toiyabe National Forest Crags Campground
3.6 mi awayToiyabe National Forest
Bridgeport, CA
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Paha
3.8 mi awayHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Bridgeport, CA
Check official pricing22 sitesReservable TentRVCabin Well reviewed No Service
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