California · Hiking

Eddy Creek

Eddy CreekPhoto: theforestprimeval, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.9 mi
round trip
737 ft
climb
6,833 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Eddy Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Eddy Creek, 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.

Eddy Creek is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 1.9 miles in the Mt. Shasta Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California. The trail rises from a low point of about 6,080 feet to a high of about 6,833 feet, giving it a total elevation gain of 737 feet. The trail is on natural surface and is open to both horses and bikes, according to Forest Service records. It is a year-round route. The Pacific Crest Trail passes about 0.8 miles away, and Deadfall Lake lies about 1.4 miles off. For overnight stays, Toad Lake Campground is about 5.2 miles away, and Kangaroo is about 5.6 miles away.

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