Saloon Creek
- 5.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,606 ft
- climb
- 6,665 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Saloon Creek open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Saloon Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-13 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Saloon Creek is a 5.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, part of the Weaverville Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in northern California. The trail climbs from about 5,038 feet to 6,665 feet, a gain of 1,606 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface. The trail is open from about May 1 to November 28. Horses are allowed, and bikes are not. The route is close to several other destinations. North Fork Coffee Creek Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Milk Ranch and Granite Creek are within a mile. Carter Meadows Horse Group campground is about 3.9 miles off.
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