Backpacking in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry

15 documented trips · 0 total feet of climbing across all routes

Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry at a glance

CaliPeaks documents 15 backpacking routes in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry, covering 321.6 miles of trail and 0 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 6.2 mi (Bailey Cove Trail) to 60 mi (Pacific Crest Trail west of I-5), between 512 and 7,720 feet of elevation.

The area is managed by Shasta-Trinity National Forest (USFS). Wilderness permits are issued by Shasta-Trinity National Forest (USFS) — check each trip page for quota and reservation windows. The most-recommended months across these routes are May, June, July.

Bailey Cove Trail

Bailey Cove Trail is a 3.1-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Diffic…

6.2 migain n/a1–2 daysDiff 10

Wintoon Flat Trail

Wintoon Flat Trail is a 3.5-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Diffi…

7 migain n/a1–2 daysDiff 10

Bear Lake

Bear Lake is a 5-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Difficulty is es…

10 migain n/a2–2 daysDiff 25

Chanchelulla Divide

Chanchelulla Divide is a 4.7-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Diff…

9.4 migain n/a2–2 daysDiff 25

East Tule Trail

East Tule Trail is a 5-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Difficulty…

10 migain n/a2–2 daysDiff 25

Tangle Blue

Tangle Blue is a 4-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Difficulty is …

8 migain n/a1–2 daysDiff 25

Bear Creek Trail

Bear Creek Trail is a 8.5-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Difficu…

17 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 40

Canyon Creek

Canyon Creek is a 7-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Difficulty is…

14 migain n/a2–3 daysDiff 40

Old Ski Bowl

Old Ski Bowl is a 14-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Difficulty i…

28 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 50

Panther Meadow

Panther Meadow is a 12-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Difficulty…

24 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 50

Stuart Fork

Stuart Fork is a 15-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Difficulty is…

30 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 50

Yet Atwam Creek Trail

Yet Atwam Creek Trail is a 13-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Dif…

26 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 50

McCloud River Trail

McCloud River Trail is a 17-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Diffi…

34 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 60

North Fork

North Fork is a 19-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Difficulty is …

38 migain n/a4–6 daysDiff 60

Pacific Crest Trail west of I-5

Pacific Crest Trail west of I-5 is a 60-mile point-to-point route in Shasta-Trinity NF backcountry. Difficulty is estimated from distance (V…

60 migain n/a4–6 daysDiff 70

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