Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls
A stunning hike up steep climbs, passing close to Vernal and Nevada Falls.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 753 m
- Descent
- 752 m
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Routes in California
Mt. Disney Uphill
Inbounds uphill route at Sugar Bowl, reaching the top of Mt. Disney.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 298 m
- Descent
- 0 m
Mt. Lincoln Uphill
Inbounds uphill route at Sugar Bowl, reaching the top of Mt. Lincoln.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 434 m
- Descent
- 2 m
Mt. Judah Uphill
Inbounds uphill route at Sugar Bowl, reaching the top of Mt. Judah and a backcountry access gate.
Difficult Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 357 m
- Descent
- 0 m
PCT: Seiad Valley to I-5 in Oregon
Miles 1655.9-1718.9 of the northbound PCT: The final big climb from a Northern California valley, then along a panoramic ridge to cross into Oregon.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 99 km
- Ascent
- 4.1 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
PCT: Etna Summit to Seiad Valley
Miles 1599.7-1655.9 of the northbound PCT: Through the stunningly colorful landscape of the Marble Mountains Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 88 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 3.8 km
PCT: Scott Mountain to Etna Summit
Miles 1560.2-1599.7 of the northbound PCT: Through the rugged expanse of two wilderness areas, each studded with granite peaks and sparkling lakes.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 63 km
- Ascent
- 2.7 km
- Descent
- 2.5 km
PCT: Castle Crags to Scott Mountain
Miles 1501.2-1560.2 of the northbound PCT: A stunning hike beneath granite spires of the Castle Crags, then along miles of panoramic ridge within view of Mount Shasta.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 93 km
- Ascent
- 2.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
PCT: Ash Camp to Castle Crags
Rolling ridges and deep forest between the McCloud and Sacramento Rivers in Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 48 km
- Ascent
- 2.3 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km
PCT: Burney Falls to Ash Camp
Enjoy frequent views from an undulating ridge, with lush valleys below and the white cap of Mount of Shasta on the horizon.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 81 km
- Ascent
- 2.6 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
PCT: Old Station to Burney Falls
Miles 1377.4-1419 of the PCT: Along a panoramic rim with views to Mount Shasta, then down into a broad valley with entrenched creeks and the spectacle of Burney Falls.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 67 km
- Ascent
- 830 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Kenneth Hahn Ridgeline
Hike to the crest of a ridge for some of the finest views in the urban area.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 77 m
- Descent
- 77 m
PCT: Warner Valley to Old Station
Miles 1350.1-1377.4 of the northbound PCT: Continuing through Lassen National Park, past backcountry lakes and views of volcanic peaks.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 43 km
- Ascent
- 658 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Eagle Uphill Route
The long way to the top of Lincoln Mountain.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 597 m
- Descent
- 0 m
Big Bird Uphill Route
Easy uphill route with some transition practice.
Easy Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 231 m
- Descent
- 11 m
Lost in the Woods Uphill Route
Uphill access from the main base area to the top of Roller Coast Express lift.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 230 m
- Descent
- 2 m