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Shasta National Forest/California

Castle Lake Trail #4W02 (Little Castle Lake / Mt Bradley)

4.2 mi

Distance

535 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 41m

Est. Time

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Castle Lake Trail #4W02, leading to Little Castle Lake and Mt Bradley, offers a moderately challenging hike in Northern California. The trail spans approximately 4.2 miles, with an elevation gain of 535 feet, taking hikers through a picturesque landscape at elevations between 1,604 meters and 1,778 meters. This route, characterized by a dirt surface, provides a serene natural experience, likely featuring forested sections typical of the region.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,604 ft
Max:1,778 ft
204 ft
378 ft
1,604 ft1,662 ft1,720 ft1,778 ft0.0 mi1.1 mi2.1 mi3.2 mi4.2 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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