Marble Caves
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
6.4 mi
Distance
2,122 ft
Gain
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 9 h ago · oldest 9 h
problem: Agency alerts
20 active alerts in Shasta-Trinity National Forest; most severe: Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
USFSPosted May 2, 2025 · checked 9 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 76°F / low 43°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for hike
OpenWeather9 h ago
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Marble Caves
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,122 ft
- Highest point
- 4,288 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,301 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Marble Caves is a 6.40-mile out-and-back trail in California with 2,509 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a standard out-and-back pattern and is managed by the Forest Service.
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