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California · Hiking · Trinity Alps Wilderness · Near Hoopa
Battle Creek
- 16.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,642 ft
- climb
- 4,932 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Battle Creek open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Battle Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-13 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Battle Creek is a hard hike in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, part of the Big Bar Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 3,600 feet to roughly 4,900 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,642 feet over 16.4 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. That makes it a ride for pack animals rather than a trail for mountain bikes. The hike sits in designated wilderness, so plan for a full day on foot. The Cinnabar and Emigrant Creek hikes both lie within about a mile and a half, and the Salmon Summit route is a similar distance away. For an overnight base, Matthews Campground is about 8 miles off.
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