California · Hiking · Near Shaver Lake

Statham

2.4 mi
round trip
432 ft
climb
7,374 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Statham open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Statham, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Statham is an easy out-and-back hike in the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest in California, about 2.4 miles long with a total elevation gain of 432 feet. The trail starts at roughly 6,955 feet and rises to about 7,374 feet, so it's a short, gentle climb that makes a good base for exploring the surrounding area. The route is on natural surface and is open to horses, which makes it a practical option for riders as well as hikers. It is not an accessible trail. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Grant Grove, which sits lower than the trail, show July and August highs around 79°F with lows near 52°F and only about one wet day a month. Winter highs there stay in the mid-40s, with lows around 25°F. Several other destinations lie close by. Three Springs is about 0.6 miles away and the Spanish Trail about 0.8 miles. Rancheria Creek, a paddling spot, is 1.1 miles off, and Sawmill Flat campground is about 3.4 miles away.

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    Cliff Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 2.2 mi from the trail

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Statham

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      46° / 26°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 25°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 27°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 30°

      7 wet

    5. May

      60° / 38°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 46°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 52°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 52°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 47°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 39°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 32°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 25°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grant Grove, CA, 15.2 mi away at 6,580 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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