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Henthorne Lake

Passes Henthorne Lake
Inside Mendocino National Forest
2,858 ft of climbing

8.6 mi out & back · 2,858 ft gain · 4,981 ft high point · Hard

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

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About this hike

This out and back trail runs 8.6 miles along Henthorne Lake in Mendocino National Forest, gaining 2,858 feet.

Elevation

2,858 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.4 mi from the trailhead
Green Springs Campground
Campground

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Out: 1,390 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Henthorne LakeAlong the way · 3.2 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: 8.6 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 2,858 ft round trip
High point: 4,981 ft
Low point: 3,664 ft
Difficulty: HardFrom 8.6 mi and 2,858 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 40.0077° N · 123.0829° W

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10.1 mi from the trailhead

Howard Meadows Campground

Campground · California

13.5 mi from the trailhead

Sugar Spring Campground

Campground

2 mi from you

Hotel Camp

Summits Red Rock
Inside Mendocino National Forest
4,614 ft of climbing

14.0 mi out & back · 4,614 ft gain · Very hard

Mendocino National Forest · Camp 8 mi away

Solomon Peak Cutoff

Summits Solomon Peak
Inside Mendocino National Forest
3,239 ft of climbing

11.5 mi loop · 3,230 ft gain · Very hard

Mendocino National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Black Rock MTN

Summits Black Rock Mountain
Inside Trinity National Forest
2,540 ft of climbing

8.8 mi out & back · 2,540 ft gain · Hard

Trinity National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

French Cove

Summits Solomon Peak
Inside Mendocino National Forest
3,176 ft of climbing

11.8 mi loop · 3,176 ft gain · Very hard

Mendocino National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Black Butte Scenic

Summits Black Butte
Inside Mendocino National Forest
Camp 1 mi away

1.3 mi out & back · 566 ft gain · Easy

Mendocino National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Mon48°35°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue50°35°Sunny
Wed53°35°Sunny
Thu48°32°Mostly Sunny
Fri44°31°Slight Chance Light Snow
Sat43°32°Chance Light Snow
Sun46°Mostly Sunny

Mon: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny · wind 3 to 7 mph WNW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain