Backpacking in Cleveland NF backcountry
7 documented trips · 0 total feet of climbing across all routes
Cleveland NF backcountry at a glance
CaliPeaks documents 7 backpacking routes in Cleveland NF backcountry, covering 114.2 miles of trail and 0 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 6.4 mi (Bluewater Trail) to 26 mi (Big Laguna Trail).
The area is managed by Cleveland National Forest (USFS). None of the documented routes require a wilderness permit. The most-recommended months across these routes are October, November, March.
Bluewater Trail
Bluewater Trail is a 3.2-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Cleveland NF backcountry. Difficulty is…
Bear Canyon Trail Loop
Bear Canyon Trail Loop is a 6.5-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Cleveland NF backcountry. Diffic…
Morgan Trail
Morgan Trail is a 4.2-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Cleveland NF backcountry. Difficulty is es…
Noble Canyon Trail
Noble Canyon Trail is a 10-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Cleveland NF backcountry. Difficulty …
West Horsethief Trail
West Horsethief Trail is a 10.2-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Cleveland NF backcountry. Diffic…
Big Laguna Trail
Big Laguna Trail is a 13-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Cleveland NF backcountry. Difficulty is…
Pacific Crest Trail - Mexico Border to Lake Morena
Pacific Crest Trail - Mexico Border to Lake Morena is a 20-mile point-to-point route in Cleveland NF backcountry. Difficulty is estimated fr…