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Somes Mt. Trail
- 15.2 mi
- round trip
- 4,728 ft
- climb
- 5,493 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Somes Mt. Trail open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Klamath National Forest.
Temporarily closure of approximately 3.5 miles of National Forest System Roads 47N01
Agency alert covering Klamath National Forest · Order 05-05-00-26-08 · USFS · Klamath National Forest
Grayback Road Repairs
Agency alert covering Klamath National Forest · USFS · Klamath National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Klamath National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Somes Mt. Trail is a hard hike in the Salmon River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 15 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of roughly 4,700 feet, and it rises from a low point of about 2,180 feet to a high of about 5,490 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. That makes it a practical choice for a longer trip with gear. The Orleans Mountain-Butler Mountain Trail lies about a mile away, and Pearch Creek Campground is about 3.7 miles off. Boise Creek, a canoeing spot, and the Short Ranch Trail are both within about 4 miles.
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Route details
- Distance
- 15.2 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 4,728 ft
- Summit
- 5,312 ft
- Difficulty
- Hard
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Somes Mt. Trail on Somes Mountain?
About 15.2 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Somes Mt. Trail?
About 4,728 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Somes Mt. Trail?
It is rated hard.
When is the best time for the Somes Mt. Trail?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Somes Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
