27.1 mi
Distance
2,116 ft
Elev. Gain
9h 48m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Great Shasta Rail Trail is a point-to-point trail in Shasta National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Siskiyou County, California. It is 27 miles long and gains 2,116 feet. The nearest town is McCloud, California, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,055 ft |
| High point | 20.7 mi | 1,444 ft |
| End | 27.1 mi | 1,344 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- McCloud, CA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Siskiyou County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Shasta National Forest · United States Forest Service
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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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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Fowlers Campground
3.1 mi awayShasta-Trinity National Forest
McCloud, CA
Check official pricing36 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Some Coverage
Camp 4 Group Campsite and Day Use Area
5.2 mi awayShasta National Forest
McCloud, CA
CAMP 4 GROUP CAMPGROUND
5.3 mi awayShasta National Forest
Mccloud, CA
Check official pricing1 sitesNational Forest Reservable
Cattle Camp Campground
7 mi awayShasta-Trinity National Forest
McCloud, CA
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