California · Hiking

Dog Gulch

2.5 mi
round trip
1,057 ft
climb
3,883 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Dog Gulch open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Dog Gulch, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Dog Gulch is a 2.5-mile out-and-back hike in the Yolla Bolla Ranger District of California's Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The trail climbs about 1,057 feet from a low of roughly 2,800 feet to a high of about 3,900 feet, making it a moderate outing on natural surface that allows both horses and bikes. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail stays open year-round. The climb is spread across the full length of the route, so plan for about two and a half miles to the top and back. Wilcox Ridge Trail lies about a mile away, and St. Jacques is about 2.2 miles off. For time on the water, Prospect Creek and Smoky Creek are both within about 3.8 miles. White Rock Camp, about 7.7 miles away, offers a place to camp.