2.6 mi from the trailheadGirard Ridge Lookout
Campground · California
5.3 mi loop · 2,166 ft gain · 4,701 ft high point · Very hard
From Vista Point Trailhead, a loop with the Root Creek Trail and the Crags Trail
California · U.S. Forest Service
Trail network to Castle Dome peak and a viewpoint in Shasta National Forest. 1.3 miles total, 1,343 feet climb, very difficult.
2,166 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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.
Campground · California
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