ETHEL is about 2.8 miles long, or about 5.7 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.

How much elevation gain is on ETHEL?

About 2,358 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 5,420 and 6,734 feet above sea level.

How long does it take to hike ETHEL?

Plan on about 3 hr 25 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.

What can you do on ETHEL?

ETHEL is open to hiking and horses, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.

Where does ETHEL start?

One end of the mapped trail is at 41.44101, -123.18619. Use the Directions button to get there.

ETHEL

Trail near Happy Camp, California · Klamath National Forest

Hiking Horses

Length2.8 mi5.7 mi out and back

Climb2,358 ftround trip

Hike time3 hr 25 minround trip

DifficultyModerateestimated

DogsUnknowntell us below

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Trail start coordinates: 41.44101, -123.18619

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Trail facts

Open to: Hiking, Horses
Shape: One way
Elevation: 5,420 to 6,734 ft
Surface: Nat - native material
Typical grade: 20-30%
Managed by: Klamath National Forest
Trail number: 5409
County: Siskiyou County, California

Can I bring my dog?

We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.

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Camping nearby

Dillon Creek Campground 21 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Carter Meadows Horse Group 21 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground 21 mi away · Directions · Reserve

Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.

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HELL HOLE RIDGE 1.3 mi long
LAKE OF ISLAND 2.3 mi long
BUG GULCH 6.9 mi long
BIG MEADOWS TIE 0.5 mi long
ABBOTT LAKE 1.0 mi long

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Common questions

How long is ETHEL?: ETHEL is about 2.8 miles long, or about 5.7 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
How much elevation gain is on ETHEL?: About 2,358 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 5,420 and 6,734 feet above sea level.
How long does it take to hike ETHEL?: Plan on about 3 hr 25 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
Are dogs allowed on ETHEL?: We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
What can you do on ETHEL?: ETHEL is open to hiking and horses, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
Where does ETHEL start?: One end of the mapped trail is at 41.44101, -123.18619. Use the Directions button to get there.

Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.

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