Pickett Peak Trail
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
5.7 mi
Distance
2,609 ft
Gain
Conditions: Caution
for hike, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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caution: Agency alerts
4 active alerts in Six Rivers National Forest; most severe: Limited Sale Hours
USFSPosted Jun 2, 2025 · checked 11 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 65°F / low 62°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather11 h ago
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Pickett Peak Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,609 ft
- Highest point
- 5,413 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,801 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Pickett Peak Trail is a 5.71-mile out-and-back hike in California with 432 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.
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