Park · Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Whiskeytown Unit, California

Best hikes in Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Whiskeytown Unit

The 30 best of 39 trails in Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Whiskeytown Unit, California, ranked by route quality.

Trails
39
Easy
22
Moderate
10
Hard
7

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Top trails

  1. Oak Bottom Water Ditch Trail Easy · 4.6 mi (7.3 km) · Elevation Gain 135 ft (41 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  2. Davis Gulch Trail Moderate · 6.3 mi (10.1 km) · Elevation Gain 640 ft (195 m) · 2 hr 20 min
  3. Guardian Rock Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km) · Elevation Gain 187 ft (57 m) · 35 min
  4. James K. Carr Trail Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km) · Elevation Gain 719 ft (219 m) · 1 hr 15 min
  5. Crystal Creek Falls Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 217 ft (66 m) · 35 min
  6. Monarch Mountain Trail Hard · 4.2 mi (6.8 km) · Elevation Gain 1,378 ft (420 m) · 2 hr 5 min
  7. Kanaka Peak Loop Trail - new Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.6 km) · Elevation Gain 699 ft (213 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  8. Salt Gulch Trail Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.1 km) · Elevation Gain 1,217 ft (371 m) · 1 hr 40 min
  9. Rich Gulch Trail Moderate · 4.8 mi (7.8 km) · Elevation Gain 922 ft (281 m) · 2 hr
  10. Boulder Creek Trail Hard · 7.1 mi (11.5 km) · Elevation Gain 1,168 ft (356 m) · 2 hr 55 min
  11. Papoose Trail Hard · 9.8 mi (15.7 km) · Elevation Gain 2,037 ft (621 m) · 4 hr 10 min
  12. Horsetail Canyon Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 272 ft (83 m) · 35 min
  13. Queen Mary Trail Moderate · 4.6 mi (7.4 km) · Elevation Gain 689 ft (210 m) · 1 hr 50 min
  14. Crystal Creek Water Ditch Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km) · Elevation Gain 112 ft (34 m) · 35 min
  15. Mount Shasta Mine Loop Trail Hard · 5.3 mi (8.5 km) · Elevation Gain 988 ft (301 m) · 2 hr 10 min
  16. Shasta Bally Trail Hard · 6.3 mi (10.2 km) · Elevation Gain 1,952 ft (595 m) · 3 hr
  17. Peltier Trail Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.4 km) · Elevation Gain 643 ft (196 m) · 1 hr 10 min
  18. Buck Hollow Trail Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km) · Elevation Gain 144 ft (44 m) · 45 min
  19. Kanaka Cutoff Trail Moderate · 2 mi (3.2 km) · Elevation Gain 676 ft (206 m) · 1 hr
  20. Logging Camp Trail Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km) · Elevation Gain 407 ft (124 m) · 55 min
  21. Pricess Ditch Easy · 4.9 mi (7.9 km) · Elevation Gain 210 ft (64 m) · 1 hr 40 min
  22. Ridge Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km) · Elevation Gain 509 ft (155 m) · 50 min
  23. Kanaka Peak Loop Trail Hard · 6.6 mi (10.6 km) · Elevation Gain 1,191 ft (363 m) · 2 hr 45 min
  24. Clear Creek Vista Trail Easy · 3.7 mi (6 km) · Elevation Gain 308 ft (94 m) · 1 hr 20 min
  25. Salt Creek Trail Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km) · Elevation Gain 315 ft (96 m) · 45 min
  26. Clear Creek Canal Trail Moderate · 4.3 mi (6.9 km) · Elevation Gain 302 ft (92 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  27. Knobcone Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · Elevation Gain 92 ft (28 m) · 15 min
  28. Crystal Creek Falls ADA Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · Elevation Gain 39 ft (12 m) · 15 min
  29. Bally Connector Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 10 min
  30. Ladybug Lane Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 131 ft (40 m) · 15 min

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Questions about Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Whiskeytown Unit

How many trails are in Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Whiskeytown Unit?

GoTrails lists 39 trails in Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Whiskeytown Unit, California: 22 easy, 10 moderate and 7 hard or expert.

What are the best hikes in Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Whiskeytown Unit?

Top picks on GoTrails: Oak Bottom Water Ditch Trail, Davis Gulch Trail, Guardian Rock Trail, James K. Carr Trail, and Crystal Creek Falls.

What are some easy hikes in Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Whiskeytown Unit?

Easy picks: Oak Bottom Water Ditch Trail, Guardian Rock Trail, Crystal Creek Falls, Horsetail Canyon Trail, and Crystal Creek Water Ditch Trail.

What are the hardest hikes in Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Whiskeytown Unit?

For a challenge: Monarch Mountain Trail, Boulder Creek Trail, Papoose Trail, Mount Shasta Mine Loop Trail, and Shasta Bally Trail.

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