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Shasta National Forest/California

Avalanche Gulch Climbing Route

0.5 mi

Distance

863 ft

Elev. Gain

35m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Avalanche Gulch Climbing Route is a short but challenging trail located on the slopes of Mount Shasta in Northern California. Despite its short length of 0.5 miles, the trail features a significant elevation gain of 863 feet, making it a strenuous ascent suitable for experienced hikers and climbers. The route takes you to a maximum elevation of 4,009 meters (approximately 13,155 feet), offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. This trail is recognized for its demanding conditions and is often used as a climbing route to reach the summit of Mount Shasta.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitudepotential for snow and ice

Elevation Profile

Min:3,672 ft
Max:4,009 ft
337 ft
0 ft
3,672 ft3,784 ft3,897 ft4,009 ft0.0 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi0.3 mi0.5 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SpringSummer

Highlights

mountain viewshigh elevation

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