California · Hiking · Trinity Alps Wilderness

Bear Basin

7.9 mi
round trip
2,060 ft
climb
7,152 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Bear Basin open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Bear Basin, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bear Basin is a hard hike in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, part of the Weaverville Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in northern California. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is an out-and-back of about 7.9 miles, with a one-way climb of about 2,060 feet from a low point of roughly 5,097 feet to a high of about 7,152 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. That makes it a good fit for riders on horseback or on foot, and the route's steep grade and distance mean it's a serious outing rather than a casual day on the trail. Parker Creek lies just 0.1 mile away, and Landers Lake and Thumb Rock are each about 1.8 miles off. For an overnight base, Big Flat Campground is about 6.7 miles away.

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