2.3 mi from the trailheadIndian Scotty Campground
Campground · California

17.2 mi out & back · 5,870 ft gain · 6,133 ft high point · Very hard
From Kelsey Trailhead via the Kelsey National Recreation Trail (0.9 mi)
In Klamath National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
Kelsey Creek reaches Paradise Lake in Klamath National Forest via the Kelsey National Recreation Trail, a 17.2-mile out-and-back hike from Kelsey Trailhead, climbing 5,870 feet and passing Maple Falls.
5,870 ft of gain round trip.
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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground · California
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