California · Hiking

Granite Peak

3.4 mi
round trip
1,489 ft
climb
5,075 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Granite Peak open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Granite Peak is a moderate 3.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Weaverville Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California. The trail climbs from about 3,563 feet to a high point of 5,075 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,489 feet. The route is on natural surface, and bikes are not allowed. It's an all-season trip that stays open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the surrounding national forest land. For more time in the area, Stoney Ridge and the Granite Peak Spur are both hikes within about 2 miles. Stoney Creek Campground and the Stoney Group Shasta-Trinity campground sit roughly 2.4 miles away.

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