Ponderosa Trail
Mendocino National Forest, Colusa County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Mendocino National Forest, Colusa County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 3.7 mi (6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 906 ft (276 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 40 min
- High point
- 3,835 ft (1,169 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Ponderosa Trail
How long is Ponderosa Trail?
Ponderosa Trail is 3.7 mi (6 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 40 min. It climbs 906 ft (276 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,835 ft (1,169 m).
How hard is Ponderosa Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Ponderosa Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (49% under trees).
What can you do on Ponderosa Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Ponderosa Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Ponderosa Trail
- Crackerbox Spur A Trail Mendocino National Forest · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Ponderosa Cutoff Mendocino National Forest · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
- South Trough Spur A Trail Mendocino National Forest · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- South Trough Spur B Trail Mendocino National Forest · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Hornet Trough Trail Mendocino National Forest · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- South Trough Trail Mendocino National Forest · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
- Crackerbox Spur C Trail Mendocino National Forest · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- North Trough Trail Mendocino National Forest · Hard · 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
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