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Big Ravine

Inside Plumas National Forest

2.8 mi out & back · 556 ft gain · 5,082 ft high point · Moderate

In Plumas National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Big Ravine is a 2.8-mile out and back trail in Plumas National Forest reaching 5,082 feet high.

Elevation

556 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.6 mi from the trailhead
Grizzly Creek Campground (CA)
Campground

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Out: 280 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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: 2.8 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 556 ft round trip
High point: 5,082 ft
Low point: 4,827 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 2.8 mi and 556 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 10
Trailhead: 39.8850° N · 121.3302° W

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6.9 mi from the trailhead

Sundew Campground (CA)

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today60°46°Partly Sunny
Mon58°44°Partly Sunny
Tue63°47°Sunny
Wed63°47°Sunny
Thu58°45°Mostly Sunny
Fri53°44°Chance Light Rain
Sat49°36°Light Rain Likely

Today: Partly Sunny · wind 3 to 8 mph SSW

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Signal

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