Trail Gulch Tie
- 2.0 mi
- round trip
- 469 ft
- climb
- 7,398 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Trail Gulch Tie 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.
Trail Gulch Tie is an easy, 2-mile out-and-back hike in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, part of the Scott River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest in northern California. The route starts at about 6,935 feet and climbs to a high point of 7,398 feet, with a total gain of 469 feet. The trail's natural surface makes it a straightforward outing for anyone looking to spend a few hours in the high country. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route lies within designated wilderness, so plan to stay on the trail and minimize your impact. Several other destinations sit close by. Trail Gulch Lake Trail is half a mile away, Long Gulch Lake is under a mile off, and Steveale Creek is about 0.9 miles away. For an overnight base, Carter Meadows Horse Group campground is about 2.2 miles from the trail.
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