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Captain Jacks Stronghold

Inside Lava Beds National Monument

1.7 mi of trails · 194 ft climb · 4,133 ft high point · Very hard · Paved

In Lava Beds National Monument · California · National Park Service

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About this hike

Captain Jacks Stronghold is a 1.7-mile paved trail network in Lava Beds National Monument.

Elevation

172 ft of gain and 194 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

7.3 mi from the trailhead
Indian Well Campground
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

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4 mi from you

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Captain Jack's Stronghold
Second Battle of the Stronghold

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: 1.7 mi
Shape: Trail network
Gain: 172 ft
Descent: 194 ft
High point: 4,133 ft
Low point: 4,044 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: National Park Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 41.8233° N · 121.5036° W

Get directions Open the map

7.3 mi from the trailhead

Indian Well Campground

Campground · California

7.3 mi from the trailhead

Group Campsite

Campground

Thomas-Wright Battle Site

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

1.1 mi one way · 94 ft climb · Easy

Lava Beds National Monument · Camp 4 mi away

Schonchin Lookout

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

0.0 mi one way · Moderate

Lava Beds National Monument · Camp 2 mi away

Bunchgrass

Ends at Bunchgrass Overlook
Inside Lava Beds National Monument
Camp 1 mi away

1.0 mi one way · 187 ft climb · Easy

Lava Beds National Monument · Camp 1 mi away

Big Nasty Loop

Ends at a viewpoint
Inside Lava Beds National Monument
Camp 3 mi away

2.0 mi one way · 307 ft climb · Easy

Lava Beds National Monument · Camp 3 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

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Good
AT&TLTE · Fair

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Sat77°44°Sunny
Sun81°47°Mostly Sunny
Mon82°47°Mostly Sunny
Tue81°46°Sunny
Wed80°45°Sunny
Thu81°45°Sunny
Fri75°Mostly Sunny

Sat: Sunny · wind 1 to 6 mph ENE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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