California · Hiking

Tanners Peak

5.4 mi
round trip
3,455 ft
climb
6,235 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Tanners Peak is a 5.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Salmon River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 2,729 feet to a high point of 6,235 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,455 feet. It is a moderate route on natural surface. The climb is a steady one, and the trail is best suited to a day with time to move at a steady pace. The North Fork and North Fork Salmon Trail both start about a mile away, and Idlewild campground is about a mile off, so it's easy to pair this hike with an overnight stay. Paddlers can find the North Russian Creek and North Fork Salmon River within a few miles. Redbank campground lies about 8.7 miles away.

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