California · Hiking

Snow Gap

3.9 mi
round trip
1,203 ft
climb
3,868 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Snow Gap open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Snow Gap is a 3.9-mile out-and-back hike in the Yolla Bolla Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The route rises about 1,200 feet from a low of roughly 2,639 feet to a high of about 3,868 feet. The trail is rated moderate, with a natural surface that allows both horses and bikes. That makes it a versatile option for riders and equestrians, as well as hikers on foot. For something close to the trail, St. Jacques and the South Fork Trinity River Trail both sit within a mile. Paddlers can reach Smoky Creek about 1.8 miles away, and Scott Flat Campground offers a place to stay roughly 7 miles out.