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California
9.4 mi
Distance
489 ft
Gain
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Asperin
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The Asperin Trail is a moderate 9.42-mile round-trip hike offering a steady climb through California backcountry with nearly 500 feet of elevation gain. This trail provides a rewarding day hike experience with consistent terrain and accessible difficulty for hikers seeking a half-day adventure without extreme technical challenges.

Big Nasty Trail Start, Tulelake, Ca
~32 min drive
<p>A loop trail, Big Nasty is 2 miles (3.2 km) long. Named after a brush-covered rough lava area just to the north— “it is big and it is nasty!” From the Mammoth Crater/Hidden Valley pullout, the trail starts along the crater rim. Turn left from the Mammoth Crater Trail.<br />…
Lost
~3 min drive
Moderate 7.56-mile trail with 921 ft gain through California backcountry.
Baird Rr Grade Tie
~9 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile walk along a historic railroad grade with minimal elevation gain.
Trout Creek Nature
~10 min drive
Easy 1-mile nature walk along Trout Creek with minimal elevation gain.

Heppe Cave Trail Start, Tulelake, CA
~33 min drive
<p><strong>Heppe Cave Trail</strong> can be found on the road to Mammoth Crater. This 0.4-mile (0.6 km) trail begins under tall Ponderosa pines. As you reach the end of the trail, you will view an enormous collapse. Follow the trail into Heppe Ice Cave that has a large opening…
Tamarack Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 6-mile alpine lake hike with 357 ft elevation gain.
Ml Rd 49
~24 min drive
Steady 4.6-mile foothill climb with moderate elevation gain.
Crystal Springs Trail
~19 min drive
Easy 2-mile trail with 372 ft gain leading to natural springs.

Whitney Butte Trail Start, Tulelake, Ca
~35 min drive
<p>From Merrill Cave parking area to the west boundary of the monument, this trail crosses the wilderness in an east-west direction, curving around Whitney Butte. Enjoy an impressive view of Mount Shasta and the Callahan Lava Flow. This trail is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) one way.<br…
Bairds Springs
~8 min drive
13-mile moderate trail with 439 ft gain through California backcountry.