Youngs Valley
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 241 ft
- climb
- 5,472 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Youngs Valley open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Six Rivers National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Six Rivers National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Youngs Valley is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 1.5 miles in the Gasquet Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest in California. The trail rises from about 5,213 feet to around 5,472 feet, a climb of about 240 feet, and is open year-round. The route is short and gentle, with a gravel surface that makes it easy to walk or ride a bike. It starts at a low point and climbs to a high point before returning the same way, so the total elevation gain is about 240 feet for the round trip. The trail is on Forest Service land, and the surrounding area offers plenty to pair with this short outing. Sanger Lake is less than a mile away, and Raspberry Lake and Sanger Peak Lookout are both within about 2 miles. The Siskiyou Wilderness Preston Loop is roughly 2 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Applegate Trail Rides30 mi away
- Huntfluent Guide Service42 mi away
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