South Garden Gulch

California

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10.1 mi

Distance

4,725 ft

Gain

6h 50m

Time

Conditions: Caution

for mountain biking, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 18 min ago · oldest 47 min

  • caution: Agency alerts

    8 active alerts in Klamath National Forest; most severe: Siskiyou Crest Seasonal Safety Closure

    USFSPosted Jan 3, 2025 · checked 47 min ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 62°F / low 52°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for mountain biking

    OpenWeather18 min ago

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Part of Carter Meadows Summit Trailhead
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South Garden Gulch

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Elevation & route

Distance
10.1 mi
Elevation gain
4,725 ft
Elevation loss
1,035 ft
Highest point
7,164 ft
Lowest point
2,760 ft

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About this trail

South Garden Gulch is a 10.14-mile trail in California's Carter Meadows Summit Trailhead system managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 5,147 feet of elevation.

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