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MC Clendon Ford

Inside Six Rivers National Forest

2.5 mi out & back · 828 ft gain · 1,294 ft high point · Moderate

From South Kelsey Trailhead via the Bigfoot Trail and South Kelsey (0.3 mi)

In Six Rivers National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Mc Clendon Ford covers 2.5 mi out and back from South Kelsey Trailhead via the Bigfoot and South Kelsey trails in Six Rivers National Forest, climbing 828 ft.

Elevation

828 ft of gain round trip.

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Out: 140 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 2.5 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 828 ft round trip
High point: 1,294 ft
Low point: 855 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Start: South Kelsey Trailhead
Trailhead: 41.6542° N · 123.8641° W

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Weather

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Today67°49°Mostly Sunny
Sun65°47°Sunny
Mon69°50°Sunny
Tue69°50°Sunny
Wed70°52°Sunny
Thu69°50°Sunny
Fri70°52°Sunny

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 1 to 7 mph W

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