South Kelsey National Recreation Trail
8.4 mi
Distance
2,103 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 52m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
South Kelsey National Recreation Trail is a point-to-point trail in Siskiyou County, California. It is 8.4 miles long and gains 2,103 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Happy Camp, California, about 11 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
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.
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 | 1,465 ft |
| High point | 5.7 mi | 1,712 ft |
| End | 8.4 mi | 1,635 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, 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
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Happy Camp, CA · about 11 mi away
- County:
- Siskiyou County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
OpenStreetMap
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Similar length
Similar trails in California

Yosemite Falls Trail
California

Mount Shasta via Avalanche Gulch Route
California
Clouds Rest
California
Panorama Trail
California

Four Mile Trail
California

Mount Tallac Trail
California





