Crapo
- 6.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,526 ft
- climb
- 4,968 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Crapo open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Ukonom Ranger District.
Ishi Pishi River Area Use Restriction
Agency alert covering Ukonom Ranger District · Order 05-05-58-26-04 · USFS · Ukonom Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Ukonom Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Crapo is a hard hike in the Ukonom Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 6.4 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,526 feet. It starts at a low point of about 3,422 feet and climbs to a high point of about 4,968 feet. The trail is a natural-surface route, and the climb is a significant one. Plan for a full day on foot, with time to rest and take in the views along the way. Nearby, Morehouse Meadow lies about 2.1 miles away, and Ahlgren Cabin and the Portuguese Peak Trail are each within about 2.7 miles. For an overnight stay, Nordheimer Main Campground is about 3.2 miles off.
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