Long Gulch

California

California

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9.0 mi

Distance

2,080 ft

Gain

No verdict for this trail

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What we do know

  • Inside Klamath National Forest

    2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.

    Boundary data

What's missing

  • No access route mapped

    We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.

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Why you'll love it

Big climb
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
9.0 mi
Elevation gain
2,080 ft
Highest point
6,963 ft
Lowest point
5,255 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Surface
Natural

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

About this trail

Long Gulch is a moderate 9-mile trail offering steady elevation gain through California's varied terrain. This out-and-back or loop option provides a rewarding climb with approximately 2,287 feet of elevation gain, making it an ideal choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with meaningful vertical challenge.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
6,963 ft
Length (round trip)
9 mi
Shape
Out and back

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

Where it is

Source: USFS EDW boundaries

Conditions

Active alerts for Klamath 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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