23.2 mi
Distance
7,313 ft
Elev. Gain
10h 38m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Rattlesnake Creek to Papoose Lake is an out-and-back trail in Trinity National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Trinity County, California. It is 23 miles long and gains 7,313 feet. The nearest town is Junction City, California, about 12 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 | 906 ft |
| High point | 11.6 mi | 2,041 ft |
| End | 23.2 mi | 906 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Junction City, CA · about 12 mi away
- County:
- Trinity County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Trinity 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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