California · Hiking · Trinity Alps Wilderness

Lion Lake

9.4 mi
round trip
2,083 ft
climb
7,422 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Lion Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Lion Lake is a hard hike in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, part of the Weaverville Ranger District of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California. The trail is an out-and-back that rises from about 5,300 feet to about 7,400 feet over roughly 9.4 miles, with a total climb of about 2,080 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, and it does not allow bikes. That makes it a good option for riders on horseback, and a less practical one for cyclists. Several other destinations sit close by. Little Boulder Lake is about 1.2 miles away and Boulder Lake about 1.8 miles. Goldfield Campground is about 3.7 miles off, and the Trinity Alps climbing area is about 8.4 miles away.

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