California · Hiking

Blakes Fork

2.1 mi
round trip
529 ft
climb
5,410 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Blakes Fork is an easy hike of about 2.1 miles in the Salmon River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back that gains about 529 feet, starting at roughly 4,867 feet and reaching about 5,410 feet at the high point. The route is natural-surfaced, and the climb is gentle enough to make it a straightforward outing. South Russian Creek lies about 0.8 miles away, and the Horse Range Trail and Horse Range Creek Trail are both within about 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Idlewild campground is about 4.2 miles off.

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