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Trinity Alps Day 2: Four Lakes Loop, Seven Up Trails, Bear Basin Trail Back To Swift Creek Trailhead

July 15, 2026

Wednesday, July 15Start: Summit LakeStop: Swift Creek TrailheadTrinity Alps WildernessShasta-Trinity National ForestUnceded land of the Wintu, Hupa, Yurok, Karuk and Chimariko peoples15.82 miles2,442′ ascent5,883′ descent As usual, my body is too amped up after a strenuous day of hiking to fall asleep. I toss and turn and turn and toss until falling asleep after midnight. … More Trinity Alps Day 2: Four Lakes Loop, Seven Up Trails, Bear Basin Trail Back To Swift Creek Trailhead

Trinity Alps Day 1: Swift Creek Trail, Granite Lake Trail, Seven Up Trail, Four Lakes Loop To Summit Lake

July 14, 2026

Tuesday, July 14Start: Swift Creek TrailheadStop: Summit LakeTrinity Alps WildernessShasta-Trinity National ForestUnceded land of the Wintu, Hupa, Yurok, Karuk and Chimariko peoples11+ miles4,923′ ascent1,684′ descent It’s a long drive so I hit the road just after 5 am. The road is mostly empty and it’s good to get ahead of all the construction delays. I … More Trinity Alps Day 1: Swift Creek Trail, Granite Lake Trail, Seven Up Trail, Four Lakes Loop To Summit Lake

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Little Bald Hills Trail

June 29, 2026

Monday, June 29Start/Stop: Little Bald Hills TrailheadJedediah Smith Redwoods State ParkRedwood National and State ParksDaa-naa~-yash K’vsh-chuu-dvnUnceeded land of the Tolowa Dee-ni’13.53 miles2,223′ ascent2,233′ descent IF YOU PLAN TO HIKE THIS TRAIL ANYTIME JUNE THROUGH NOVEMBER, BE SURE TO KNOW WATER CONDITIONS AT THE LITTLE BALD HILLS BACKCOUNTRY CAMP. I start driving north in the dark, … More Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Little Bald Hills Trail