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MODERATE BACKPACK 13.8 miles 2200' elevation gain
best season: 2:45 drive dogs welcome This is a spectacular canyon with some of the best backcountry campsites anywhere. The top end of the trail can have snow into June, but the lower canyon is excellent hiking in May. Creek crossings can be difficult in early season, the most difficult one on the recommended hike is in about 1/3 mile from the trailhead. On the optional hike to the lakes, the ford of Canyon Creek is often intimidating until July. The trail is very well constructed until just below the lakes, however it has inexplicably been allowed to overgrow; bring your loppers. The start of the hike can be quite warm. If weather prediction is for hot weather, it is recommended to arrive in early evening and hike in a short ways to one of the first campsites. And get an early start the next day to do the bulk of the climb in the cool of the morning. This is a popular hiking area so avoid holiday weekends. If the parking lot is less than filled, there should be good campsites available. Bears are present and would like to eat your food. Bring a bear-proof canister. Wilderness Permits required, and can be picked up at self-service kiosks at Forest Service stations in Weaverville or Junction City Fire Station. A California Campfire Permit is required for campfires or gas stoves and can be obtained here. This hike is in Shasta-Trinity National Forest; owned by the public, managed by Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Backpacking welcomed; campfires welcomed except during campfire restriction periods. For this hike, there is a campfire prohibition zone depicted on the hike map by a red line where campfires are never allowed.
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forecast: Maps (June 2022 edition)
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