Give it your best shot. Not for the Effort Challenged. A continuation of Long Canyon 2. An additional mile hike above the tree line is the summit of Gold Hill. A tremendous view.
Return is down Long Canyon.
A variation on Long Canyon 2. Instead of returning down the canyon, the hike returns via the Gold Hill trail forming a loop. The return is either flat or down hill. This trail is not very steep but is rough and primitive. Several water crossings require Tevas or sneakers.