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California
13.0 mi
Distance
439 ft
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Bairds Springs
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Bairds Springs is a moderate 13-mile round-trip trail offering a scenic journey through California backcountry with modest elevation gain. This trail provides a good balance of distance and climbing, making it suitable for hikers seeking a full day adventure without extreme technical demands. The route likely features spring-fed water sources and typical California chaparral or oak woodland terrain.
Big Nasty Trail Start, Tulelake, Ca
~27 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 />…
Heppe Cave Trail Start, Tulelake, CA
~28 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…
Whitney Butte Trail Start, Tulelake, Ca
~30 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…
Bunchgrass Trail Start, Tulelake, CA
~32 min drive
<p>Start across from Site B-7 in the campground. Follow along the northeast side of Crescent Butte to the park road. Approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) long.</p> <p>Lava Beds has twelve hiking trails. The most popular trails are short, but lead to interesting historic sites and geo…
Thomas-Wright Battlefield Trail Start, Tulelake, Ca
~32 min drive
<p>Volcanism and history are featured here. The hike onto Black Crater is less than 0.3 miles (0.5 km) by bearing right. The battlefield is 1.1 miles (1.8km) one way. View fine wildflower displays in season.</p> <p>Lava Beds has twelve hiking trails. The most popular trails ar…
Schonchin Butte Trail Start, Tulelake, Ca
~32 min drive
<p>This trail climbs 0.7 miles (1.4 km) to the fire lookout and a panoramic view. Trail has a 500 -foot elevation gain. You can be a guest of the lookout on duty in summer. Please stay on the designated trail and do not shortcut switchbacks.</p> <p>Lava Beds has twelve hiking…
Missing Link Trail Start, Tulelake, CA
~32 min drive
<p>This trail links the Three Sisters Trail to the Bunchgrass Trail, creating a 10-mile (16km) loop. Missing Link begins on the Bunchgrass Trail about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from B-Loop in the campground. Hike on the Missing Link Trail for 0.7 mile (1.1 km) to reach the Skull Cave…
Symbol Bridge Trail Start, Tulelake, Ca
~32 min drive
<p>Winding 0.8 miles (1.3 km) past interesting lava tube collapses and other features, this trail leads to many fine pictographs at the bridge and cave. Take the Skull Cave road to the first parking area and trailhead. Across the road from the Symbol Bridge Trail, you will fin…
Tamarack Lake
~3 min drive
Moderate 6-mile alpine lake hike with 357 ft elevation gain.
Baird Rr Grade Tie
~4 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile walk along a historic railroad grade with minimal elevation gain.
