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Hike

Soldier Ridge

Near Johnson
Inside Mendocino National Forest

2.6 mi one way · 893 ft climb · 6,831 ft high point · Easy

In Mendocino National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Soldier Ridge in Mendocino National Forest is a 2.6 mi one-way trail near Johnson peak with easy difficulty.

Elevation

893 ft of gain and 60 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.3 mi from the trailhead
Green Springs Campground
Campground

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21 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

JohnsonNearby · 1.6 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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: 2.6 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 893 ft
Descent: 60 ft
High point: 6,831 ft
Low point: 5,997 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 40.0122° N · 123.0169° W

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9.3 mi from the trailhead

Howard Meadows Campground

Campground · California

11.8 mi from the trailhead

Sugar Spring Campground

Campground

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Inside Mendocino National Forest
Camp 1 mi away

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Mendocino National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Black Rock MTN

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Inside Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness
Camp 5 mi away

1.6 mi one way · 844 ft climb · Very hard

Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

Henthorne

Ends at Henthorne Lake
Inside Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness
2,241 ft of climbing

6.1 mi one way · 2,241 ft climb · Easy

Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness · Camp 10 mi away

Chicago Camp

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Inside Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness
3,443 ft of climbing

11.8 mi one way · 3,443 ft climb · Very hard

Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

Lazyman Butte

Passes Lazyman Butte
Inside Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness
4,193 ft of climbing

8.1 mi one way · 4,193 ft climb · Very hard

Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness · Camp 8 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

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