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California
23.0 mi
Distance
5,788 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Waldorff Crossing
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Waldorff Crossing is a challenging 23-mile backcountry trek that traverses remote California terrain with nearly 5,800 feet of elevation gain. This expert-level route demands strong endurance and navigation skills, rewarding experienced hikers with solitude and expansive wilderness views across varied elevations and terrain types.
East Fork Lake
~11 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with significant elevation gain and mountain views.
Canyon Creek
~11 min drive
Easy creek-side stroll with minimal elevation gain.
Bear Gulch
~12 min drive
Steep alpine climb with 7,142 ft gain; expert-level endurance required.
North Fork
~11 min drive
Expert-level 32.7-mile backcountry trek with 4,567 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Low Water Bypass A
~12 min drive
Short bypass trail with steady elevation gain near North Fork.
East Weaver Lake
~13 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 924 ft gain and scenic Sierra views.
Backbone Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate 6-mile creek-side hike with 1,639 ft elevation gain.
French Creek
~13 min drive
Short creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through woodland.
Alpine Scramble
~19 min drive
Steep alpine scramble with 2,367 ft gain over 4.35 miles.
Whites Creek
~12 min drive
Challenging 10.4-mile creek-side hike with 3,848 ft elevation gain.
