5.3 mi from the trailhead
Thomas Hunting Grounds Yellow Post Sites
Dispersed camping · California
Hike
Government Canyon
- Passes Seven Oaks Reservoir
- 1,675 ft of climbing
3.2 mi out & back · 1,675 ft gain · 3,090 ft high point · Moderate
California · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Government Canyon is a 3.2-mile out and back trail with Seven Oaks Reservoir along the route, climbing 1,675 feet.
Elevation
1,675 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Nearby reading
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.
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