California · Hiking

Jonesville Canyon Trail

6.2 mi
round trip
828 ft
climb
5,768 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Jonesville Canyon Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lassen National Forest. It doesn't name Jonesville Canyon Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Jonesville Canyon Trail is a hard hike of about 6.2 miles in the Almanor Ranger District of Lassen National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a one-way climb of about 828 feet, starting at roughly 5,200 feet and reaching about 5,768 feet at the high point. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Mineral weather station, which sits about 900 feet lower, show July and August highs around 82°F with lows in the low 40s. Winter is cold, with January highs near 43°F and lows around 24°F. Bikes are allowed on the natural-surface trail. Cherry Hill campground is about 2 miles away, and Butte Meadows campground is about 5.6 miles away. The Snag Lake and Cold Springs hikes are both within about 4 miles.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Jonesville Canyon Trail

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 24°

    2. Feb

      45° / 24°

    3. Mar

      49° / 26°

    4. Apr

      54° / 29°

    5. May

      63° / 35°

    6. Jun

      73° / 40°

    7. Jul

      82° / 44°

    8. Aug

      82° / 42°

    9. Sep

      77° / 38°

    10. Oct

      64° / 32°

    11. Nov

      50° / 27°

    12. Dec

      42° / 24°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mineral, CA, 18 mi away at 4,875 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.