California · Hiking · Trinity Alps Wilderness

Stoney Ridge

13.4 mi
round trip
3,220 ft
climb
7,575 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Stoney Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Stoney Ridge is a hard hike in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, part of the Weaverville Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in northern California. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 5,250 feet to about 7,575 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,220 feet over 13.4 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. That makes the trip a natural fit for riders on horseback or on foot, and the route's length and climb mean planning for a full day. The high point of the ridge sits at about 7,575 feet, and the Granite Peak hike lies less than a mile away. Granite Peak Spur Trail (09W8A) is about a mile off, and Mary Smith Campground is roughly 2.9 miles away for anyone wanting to camp. Minersville Campground, about 4.7 miles away, offers saltwater fishing.

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