Union Creek
- 14.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,685 ft
- climb
- 6,931 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Union Creek open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Union Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-13 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Union Creek is a hard hike in the Weaverville Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in northern California. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 4,344 feet to roughly 6,931 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,685 feet over a distance of about 14.8 miles. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. It is open year-round, so you can plan a trip for any season. Coffee Creek, a canoeing spot, lies about 1.5 miles away, and the North Fork Coffee Creek Trail and Milk Ranch Trail are both within about 2.2 miles. For an overnight base, Big Flat Campground is about 4.3 miles off.
Keep exploring — more trails worth the drive
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North Fork Coffee Creek Trail
~4 min drive
3.06-mile out-and-back hike in California with 2,319 ft gain and 4,134 ft max elevation.
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Lady Gulch Trail
~4 min drive
4.96-mile out-and-back hike in California with 2,941 ft gain/loss.
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East Fork Coffee Creek
~6 min drive
1.40-mile out-and-back trail in California with 770 ft gain.
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NORTH FORK COFFEE CREEK
~4 min drive
17.9-mile out-and-back trail in California with 4,942 ft gain/loss
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Milk Ranch Trail
~4 min drive
4.54-mile out-and-back trail in California with 2,189 ft elevation gain
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SOUTH FORK COFFEE CREEK
~4 min drive
9.8-mile out-and-back trail in California with 3,436 ft gain and 6,766 ft max elevation.
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Sugar Pine Lake
~6 min drive
0.90-mile out-and-back trail to Sugar Pine Lake in California with 305 ft gain.
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North Fork Coffee Creek Trail
~7 min drive
15.52-mile out-and-back hike in California with 4,683 ft elevation gain/loss.
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Adams Lake
~5 min drive
4.92-mile out-and-back trail to Adams Lake in California with 1,799 ft of elevation gain.
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Battle Canyon
~5 min drive
7.20-mile out-and-back trail in California with 2,114 ft elevation gain.
