3.5 mi
Distance
427 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 18m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Gateway Trails - Foundation Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
Part of the Gateway Trail System (Mt Shasta Trail Association + Shasta-Trinity National Forest); open to hikers and bikers. Stay on the marked route.
No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,200 ft |
| High point | 1.3 mi | 1,265 ft |
| End | 3.5 mi | 1,200 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
Find offices, alerts, and current orders for this agency.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mount Shasta, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- Siskiyou County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Shasta National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Mcbride Springs Campground
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Abrams Lake Mobile Estates & RV Park
2.4 mi awayMount Shasta, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate
Abrams Lake RV Park and Mobile Estates
2.4 mi awayMount Shasta, CA
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LOGE Mt Shasta
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Red Fir Flat Group Campground
2.9 mi awayShasta-Trinity National Forest
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