Boulder Lake
- 8.1 mi
- round trip
- 295 ft
- climb
- 6,066 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Boulder Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Boulder Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-07 · 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.
Boulder Lake is an easy hike of about 8 miles in the Weaverville Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in northern California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back that gains about 300 feet in elevation, from a low point of about 5,760 feet to a high of about 6,066 feet. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. That makes it a good option for riders on horseback or for anyone who wants to keep the trail simple and low-impact. Little Boulder Lake sits about a mile away, and Lion Lake and Lilypad Lake are each within about 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Goldfield Campground is about 2.5 miles off.
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Lion Lake
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