Spattercone Crest Trail

California

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2.4 mi

Distance

212 ft

Gain

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 7 h ago · oldest 7 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    5 active alerts in Lassen National Forest; most severe: SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross

    USFSPosted Feb 2 · checked 7 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 76°F / low 49°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for hike

    OpenWeather7 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.4 mi
Elevation gain
212 ft
Highest point
4,667 ft
Lowest point
4,448 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Allowed
Surface
Natural
Accessibility
Not an accessible trail (Forest Service accessibility status)

Source for bikes, surface, accessibility: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

Spattercone Crest Trail is a 2.44-mile out-and-back route in California with 242 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a crest path and is managed by the Forest Service.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
4,667 ft
Length (round trip)
2.4 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Manzanita Lake, CA weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan41° high22° low
  2. Feb42° high22° low
  3. Mar46° high24° low
  4. Apr50° high27° low
  5. May61° high35° low
  6. Jun70° high41° low
  7. Jul79° high46° low
  8. Aug78° high45° low
  9. Sep72° high41° low
  10. Oct59° high33° low
  11. Nov47° high26° low
  12. Dec39° high22° low

The station sits about 1,100 ft higher than this spot, so expect it to run a little warmer here.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Lassen National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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