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Hike

Gillem Bluff

1.4 mi out & back · 423 ft gain · 4,485 ft high point · Easy

Via Gillems Camp (0.1 mi)

California · National Park Service

Elevation Highlights Map Camp near here More hikes

Elevation

423 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.9 mi from the trailhead
Indian Well Campground
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

6 mi from you
Schonchin Butte
- Ends at Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout
- Inside Lava Beds National Monument
- Camp 2 mi away
1.5 mi loop · 467 ft gain · Easy
Lava Beds National Monument · Camp 2 mi away

Out: 420 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Howitzer PointNearby · 0.2 mi in

Map

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: 1.4 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 423 ft round trip
High point: 4,485 ft
Low point: 4,060 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 1.4 mi and 423 ft of climbing
Managed by: National Park Service
State: California
Trailhead: 41.8243° N · 121.5561° W

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7.9 mi from the trailhead

Indian Well Campground

Campground · California

7.9 mi from the trailhead

Group Campsite

Campground

6 mi from you

Schonchin Lookout

Ends at Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout
Inside Lava Beds National Monument
Camp 2 mi away

0.0 mi one way · Easy

Lava Beds National Monument · Camp 2 mi away

Thomas-Wright Battle Site

Passes Thomas Hill
Inside Lava Beds National Monument
Camp 4 mi away

2.3 mi out & back · 120 ft gain · Easy

Lava Beds National Monument · Camp 4 mi away

Thunderbolt Cave

Ends at a viewpoint
Inside Lava Beds National Monument
Camp under a mile away

0.0 mi one way · Easy

Lava Beds National Monument · Camp under a mile away

Visitor Center

Ends at a viewpoint
Inside Lava Beds National Monument
Camp under a mile away

0.3 mi out & back · 46 ft gain · Easy

Lava Beds National Monument · Camp under a mile away

Lava Brook Cave

Ends at a viewpoint
Inside Lava Beds National Monument
Camp under a mile away

0.0 mi one way · Easy

Lava Beds National Monument · Camp under a mile away

Weather

7-day forecast

Today58°31°Sunny
Sun61°36°Mostly Cloudy
Mon52°29°Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue53°30°Mostly Sunny
Wed55°31°Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu53°30°Mostly Sunny
Fri52°30°Slight Chance Light Rain

Today: Sunny · wind 3 to 7 mph E

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Fair
AT&TNo signal
T-MobileLTE · Poor

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain