Lion Lake
4.3 mi
Distance
2,073 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 28m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lion Lake is a point-to-point trail in Shasta National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Trinity County, California. It is 4.3 miles long and gains 2,073 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Coffee Creek, California, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Coffee Creek, CA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Trinity County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Shasta National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Campgrounds near this trail
Goldfield Campground
3.7 mi awayShasta-Trinity National Forest
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