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Shasta National Forest/California

Avalanche Gulch Climbing Route

3.0 mi

Distance

5,551 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 46m

Est. Time

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Avalanche Gulch Climbing Route is an expert-level trail ascending to a maximum elevation of 4,260 meters (13,976 feet) over a distance of approximately 3 miles (4,796 meters). This steep climbing route is characterized by a substantial elevation gain of 1,692 meters (5,551 feet). Situated at a northern latitude of 41.38, it is likely part of a mountainous region which can experience challenging weather conditions and requires robust alpine climbing skills.

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitudepotential for snow and ice

Elevation Profile

Min:2,560 ft
Max:4,260 ft
1,700 ft
0 ft
2,560 ft3,127 ft3,694 ft4,260 ft0.0 mi0.7 mi1.5 mi2.2 mi3.0 mi

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Surface
Dirt

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SpringSummer

Highlights

high elevationmountain climbing

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