California · Hiking

Musser Homested

4.9 mi
round trip
397 ft
climb
3,295 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Oct
best months

Is Musser Homested open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Musser Homestead is a 4.94-mile out-and-back trail in California with 526 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.

  • Best time to go · Apr–May, Oct

    Best time to visit Musser Homested

    Best months: April–May and October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      50° / 31°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 31°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 33°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 36°

      10 wet

    5. May

      77° / 42°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 46°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      95° / 52°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 50°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      88° / 44°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      75° / 36°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 33°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 31°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Weaverville, CA, 3.3 mi away at 2,058 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.