California · Hiking

Wintoon Flat

3.3 mi
round trip
350 ft
climb
1,507 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Wintoon Flat open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Wintoon Flat is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 3.3 miles in the Hayfork Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in northern California. It rises from a low point of about 1,297 feet to a high of about 1,507 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 350 feet. The route sits on natural trail surface, and the Forest Service manages the surrounding land. For timing, the most comfortable stretch runs from late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Big Bar show May highs around 78°F and September highs near 89°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. Winter brings more frequent wet days, with around 15 in January and February. The hike is open from about May 1 through November 28. Bikes and horses are both allowed on the trail. Nearby options include the Lower South Fork hike at about 3.8 miles and Rays Peak at about 4.4 miles. Paddlers can try Butter Creek, about 4.3 miles away, and Big Slide Campground, about 4.8 miles away, offers a place to camp.