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California
2.0 mi
Distance
303 ft
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Cinder Butte
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Cinder Butte is a short and accessible volcanic summit hike featuring dramatic views of the surrounding landscape from its distinctive cinder cone peak. The trail climbs through volcanic terrain with moderate grade, offering hikers a rewarding ascent with minimal time commitment. This is an excellent choice for those seeking a quick elevation gain with scenic payoff in California's volcanic regions.
Big Nasty Trail Start, Tulelake, Ca
~9 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 />…
Ml Rd 49
~6 min drive
Steady 4.6-mile foothill climb with moderate elevation gain.
Davis Road
~10 min drive
Moderate 9.4-mile foothill hike with 1,348 ft elevation gain.
Little Medicine Lake Trail
~11 min drive
Easy 1.56-mile alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
Heppe Cave Trail Start, Tulelake, CA
~9 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…
Baird Rr Grade Tie
~22 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile walk along a historic railroad grade with minimal elevation gain.
Lower Rr Grade
~10 min drive
24-mile backcountry trail with gentle grades and extended distance.
Crystal Springs Trail
~11 min drive
Easy 2-mile trail with 372 ft gain leading to natural springs.
Whitney Butte Trail Start, Tulelake, Ca
~10 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…
4 Mile Rd.
~10 min drive
Moderate 10-mile trail with 1,036 ft gain through California backcountry.
