Devils Canyon
- 5.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,897 ft
- climb
- 6,221 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Devils Canyon open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Klamath National Forest.
Temporarily closure of approximately 3.5 miles of National Forest System Roads 47N01
Agency alert covering Klamath National Forest · Order 05-05-00-26-08 · USFS · Klamath National Forest
Grayback Road Repairs
Agency alert covering Klamath National Forest · USFS · Klamath National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Klamath National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Devils Canyon is a 5.4-mile out-and-back hike in California's Marble Mountain Wilderness, on the Salmon River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest. The trail climbs from 4,276 feet to 6,221 feet, a gain of 1,897 feet, and is rated moderate. The route lies entirely within designated wilderness, which the Forest Service manages. The trail is natural surfaced, and the trip works well as a day outing or the first leg of a longer stay in the area. The most comfortable months to go are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show June highs around 70°F with lows near 45°F, and September highs around 75°F with lows near 47°F. Nearby, Little North Fork Road is 0.4 miles away, and Pine Lake and Snowslide are each about 1.4 miles off. Redbank campground is about 5.5 miles away.
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