California · Hiking

Stump

3.7 mi
round trip
1,650 ft
climb
3,957 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Stump open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Stump is a moderate hike in the Shasta Lake Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California, about 3.9 miles from the town of Big Bend. The trail is an out-and-back of about 3.7 miles, with a one-way climb of roughly 1,650 feet from a low point of 2,285 feet to a high of 3,957 feet. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mccloud put May highs around 71°F and October highs around 71°F, while July and August average near 90°F. Bikes are allowed on the trail, and the surface is natural. Deadlun Campground is about 2.4 miles away, and Nelson Creek and Hawkins Creek offer canoeing within about 4.6 miles. Ah-Di-Na Campground and the Ah-Di-Na Historic Trail are both about 8.9 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Stump

    Best months: May–June and September–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

      47° / 24°

    2. Feb

      51° / 25°

    3. Mar

      55° / 28°

    4. Apr

      61° / 31°

    5. May

      71° / 39°

    6. Jun

      81° / 44°

    7. Jul

      90° / 50°

    8. Aug

      89° / 47°

    9. Sep

      84° / 41°

    10. Oct

      71° / 33°

    11. Nov

      55° / 28°

    12. Dec

      47° / 24°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mccloud, CA, 16.2 mi away at 3,233 ft. The station sits about 700 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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