12.5 mi from the trailheadBear Basin Lookout and Cabin
Campground · California
Hike
South Kelsey
- Passes Baldy Peak
- Inside Six Rivers National Forest
- 8,561 ft of climbing
16.0 mi one way · 8,561 ft gain · 5,853 ft high point · Very hard
From South Kelsey Trailhead
In Six Rivers National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
South Kelsey is a 16.0 mi one-way trail from South Kelsey Trailhead in Six Rivers National Forest, reaching 5,853 ft with 8,561 ft total climb and peaks along the route.
Elevation
8,561 ft of gain and 4,468 ft of descent.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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.
Camp near here
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