Big Smokey
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
3.4 mi
Distance
521 ft
Gain
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 1 h ago · oldest 1 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 1 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 89°F / low 63°F, 0% precip — 88/100 for hike
OpenWeather1 h ago
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Why you'll love it
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Big Smokey
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Gear for the day
Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 521 ft
- Highest point
- 2,728 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,345 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Big Smokey is a 3.39-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 646 feet of elevation.
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