Sno-Whaleback Mountain

Sno-Whaleback Mountain is an easy out-and-back hike in the Eagle Lake Ranger District of Lassen National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 2.3 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 865 feet, and it reaches a high point of 6,046 feet. The climb is steady, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.74 miles in, with a grade of 14 percent. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically July and August, when typical averages from the nearby Manzanita Lake weather station run from the upper 70s to about 79°F for highs, with lows in the mid-40s. That station sits at a similar elevation to the trail, so temperatures on the mountain run about the same. The trip takes about an hour, and the trail starts close to Whaleback Mountain, which is about 0.1 mile away. Pine Creek Valley is about 3 miles off, and Christie Campground and Gallatin Marina are both within about 7 miles.