California · Hiking · Near Hoopa

Knownothing

1.0 mi
round trip
688 ft
climb
5,281 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Knownothing is a 1-mile out-and-back hike in the Salmon River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated easy, with a one-way climb of about 688 feet from a low point of 4,565 feet to a high of 5,281 feet. The route is natural-surfaced, and the whole trip fits easily into a day of exploring the surrounding area. Bowerman Peak lies about 0.8 miles away, and the Mullens Camp Trail is about a mile off. For paddling, Eightmile Creek is roughly 3.4 miles away, and Hotelling Campground, about 7 miles out, offers a place to stay overnight.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Rock Lake

    Campground

    Campground · 1.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Laura's Kitchen

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 18 mi

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