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California
4.4 mi
Distance
1,764 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Blacks Basin
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Blacks Basin offers a moderately challenging 4.4-mile hike with nearly 1,800 feet of elevation gain, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a solid workout in a compact distance. This trail takes you through the scenic Blacks Basin area, rewarding your effort with views and access to a beautiful basin landscape typical of California's diverse terrain.
Four Lakes
~1 min drive
Moderate 8-mile alpine lake loop with 2,863 ft elevation gain in the Sierra Nevada.
Seven Up Peak
~2 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile peak climb with 758 ft elevation gain.
Willow Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with 2,412 ft gain near Willow Creek, CA.
Deer Creek
~5 min drive
Challenging 13.8-mile creek-side hike with 3,784 ft elevation gain.
Alpine Lake
~7 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic high-elevation views.
Ward Lake
~4 min drive
Extreme alpine climb with 8,000 ft gain in 3 miles near Ward Lake.
Landers Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.39-mile alpine lake hike with 1,563 ft elevation gain.
Caribou
~8 min drive
Steep alpine climb with 2,555 ft gain over 2.8 miles near Caribou.
Sunrise Creek
~7 min drive
Steady 3.6-mile creek-side climb with 1,500 ft elevation gain.
Bear Basin
~7 min drive
Steep alpine climb to remote Bear Basin with 7,500 ft elevation gain.
