California · Hiking

Mccloud River

2.0 mi
round trip
133 ft
climb
2,092 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Mccloud River open right now?

Closure in the area

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

The McCloud River hike is a 2-mile out-and-back trail in the McCloud Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The route rises about 130 feet from a low point of 1,966 feet to a high of 2,092 feet, and it's rated easy. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 84°F, while July and August average about 90°F. Bikes are allowed on the natural-surface trail. The Ah-Di-Na Historic Trail and Ah-Di-Na Campground are about a mile away, and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 is roughly 2 miles off. Paddlers can find Claiborne Creek about 3.4 miles away.