10.3 mi
Distance
7,159 ft
Elev. Gain
10h
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Mount Shasta via Avalanche Gulch Route 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
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,120 ft |
| High point | 5.1 mi | 4,294 ft |
| End | 10.3 mi | 2,120 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
A wilderness permit is required to enter the Mt. Shasta Wilderness year-round, and there is no quota. Climbing above 10,000 feet also needs a Summit Pass. Permits are issued at the Mt. Shasta and McCloud Ranger Stations and at trailheads that are open. Check the Forest Service page for current rules and fees.
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- Shasta-Trinity current conditions
USDA Forest Service
- Mt. Shasta Wilderness area restrictions
USDA Forest Service
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mount Shasta, CA · about 4 mi away
- 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.
Highlights
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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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