California · Hiking

Pettyjohn

1.9 mi
round trip
381 ft
climb
6,163 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Pettyjohn open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Pettyjohn is a 1.9-mile hike in the Yolla Bolla Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It is an out-and-back route that gains about 381 feet, with the low point at 5,756 feet and the high at 6,163 feet. The trail is rated hard, and the natural surface makes for an unforgiving climb. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not, according to Forest Service records. The trail is set in the forest's backcountry, and the surrounding area offers a mix of hiking, camping and paddling. Black Rock Lake is about a mile away, and the Pettijohn Trail and Black Rock Mtn hikes are each about 1.9 miles off. Rat Trap Gap (trailhead) campground sits roughly 2.9 miles away.