California · Hiking

Mt. Eddy

2.5 mi
round trip
1,013 ft
climb
9,008 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Mt. Eddy open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Mt. Eddy is an easy out-and-back hike in the Mt. Shasta Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California. The route is about 2.5 miles long, with a one-way climb of 1,013 feet from a low point near 7,974 feet to a high point of about 9,000 feet. The trail has a natural surface and is managed by the Forest Service. Bikes are not allowed. Two trails sit within about a mile: the Sisson Callahan Trail and the Deadfall Lakes Trail. Toad Lake Campground is about 2.2 miles away. Paddlers can head to the South Fork Sacramento River, roughly 5.6 miles off.

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Route details

Distance
2.5 mi round trip
Climbing
About 1,013 ft
Summit
9,031 ft
Difficulty
Moderate

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Mt. Eddy on Mount Eddy?

About 2.5 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Mt. Eddy?

About 1,013 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Mt. Eddy?

It is rated moderate.

When is the best time for the Mt. Eddy?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Mount Eddy

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.