California · Hiking

Hidden Lake

1.8 mi
round trip
483 ft
climb
6,646 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 13 h ago

Is Hidden Lake open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Klamath National Forest.

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

Hidden Lake is an easy out-and-back hike on natural surface in the Scott River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest in northern California. The trail is 1.75 miles long, and the climb reaches about 480 feet, taking you from roughly 6,170 feet at the low point to 6,646 feet at the high point. The trail makes a good pairing with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which passes within a tenth of a mile of the start. From there, the Carter Meadows Interior hike lies about 0.3 miles away, and the South Fork Lakes and Carter Meadows Horse Group are both within a mile. The route is short and gentle, so plan on about an hour or two on foot. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land, and the trail is open year-round.