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Trinity National Forest/California

Alpine Scramble

2.1 mi

Distance

1,880 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 39m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Alpine Scramble is a point-to-point trail in Trinity National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Trinity County, California. It is 2.1 miles long and gains 1,880 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is Weaverville, California, about 12 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Trail Details

  • No bikes

Bike access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

Nearest town:
Weaverville, CA · about 12 mi away
County:
Trinity County, CA
Jurisdiction:
Trinity National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 17, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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