California · Hiking · Marble Mountain Wilderness

Medicine Mountain

5.2 mi
round trip
2,277 ft
climb
6,804 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Medicine Mountain open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Ukonom Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Ukonom Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Medicine Mountain is a 5.2-mile out-and-back hike in the Marble Mountain Wilderness, part of the Ukonom Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest in California. The trail climbs from about 4,490 feet to 6,804 feet, a gain of 2,277 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trail is open year-round, and the surrounding wilderness makes it a destination for a full day in the backcountry. The climb is a steady one, and the high point at 6,804 feet gives a good reason to plan for the full elevation gain. Several other outings sit close by. Monument Lake is about a mile away, and Hells Meadows Trail and Pleasant Lake are each within about 1.5 miles. For paddling, North Fork Wooley Creek is roughly 3.5 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Route details

Distance
5.2 mi round trip
Climbing
About 2,277 ft
Summit
6,831 ft
Difficulty
Moderate

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Medicine Mountain on Medicine Mountain?

About 5.2 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Medicine Mountain?

About 2,277 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Medicine Mountain?

It is rated moderate.

When is the best time for the Medicine Mountain?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Medicine Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.