California · Hiking

Lewiston Lakeshore

3.0 mi
round trip
31 ft
climb
1,943 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 8 h ago

Is Lewiston Lakeshore open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Lewiston Lakeshore is a 3-mile out-and-back hike on natural surface in the Weaverville Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in northern California. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of about 30 feet from a low point of 1,912 feet to a high of 1,943 feet. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 76°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. Bikes are allowed on the trail. Ackerman Campground sits about 0.3 miles away, and the Pine Cove Marina Overflow Trail is about 1.6 miles off. Baker Gulch Trail is about 3.6 miles away, and Lewiston Lake, a fishing spot, is about 4.6 miles away.