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China Spring

Inside Klamath National Forest
1,157 ft of climbing

1.1 mi one way · 1,157 ft climb · 5,948 ft high point · Very hard

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

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About this hike

China Spring climbs 1,157 feet in 1.1 miles through Klamath National Forest.

Elevation

1,157 ft of gain and 0 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.7 mi from the trailhead
Big Flat Campground
Campground · Oregon
13.2 mi from the trailhead

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

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: 1.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,157 ft
Descent: 0 ft
High point: 5,948 ft
Low point: 4,791 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 41.0696° N · 123.0830° W

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Canyon Creek

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Sugar Pine Lake

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Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today80°49°Sunny
Wed81°52°Partly Sunny
Thu80°48°Mostly Sunny
Fri66°41°Chance Light Rain
Sat71°43°Mostly Sunny
Sun69°41°Sunny
Mon72°44°Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 2 to 10 mph N

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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