HomeTrailsMuddy Meadows Trail #13 vs Petes Creek Trail #858

Muddy Meadows Trail #13 vs Petes Creek Trail #858

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Muddy Meadows Trail #13 Petes Creek Trail #858
Distance 4.7 mi8 km 3.7 mi6 km
Elevation gain 3,468 ft1,057 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from June to September Best from July to July
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Muddy Meadows Trail #13 vs Petes Creek Trail #858: which should you hike?

At 4.7 mi8 km, Muddy Meadows Trail #13 is the longer route — roughly 1.1 mi2 km more than Petes Creek Trail #858 (3.7 mi6 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Petes Creek Trail #858 is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.