HUMBOLT
Trail near Chester, California · Lassen National Forest
Snowmobiles Cross-country skiing Snowshoeing
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 40.20066, -121.27597
Trail facts
- Open to
- Snowmobiles, Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 4,659 to 6,611 ft
- Surface
- Snow
- Typical grade
- 5-8%
- Managed by
- Lassen National Forest
- Trail number
- SNO-28
- County
- Plumas 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
- Soldier Meadows Campground 0.9 mi away · Directions
- Elam Campground 9.7 mi away · Directions
- Legacy Campground 4.6 mi away · Directions
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
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- WEATHER STATION 0.7 mi long
- BUTT MOUNTAIN 0.6 mi long
- OHIO TIE 0.6 mi long
- OHIO 0.3 mi long
- GRIZZLY MINE SPUR 0.3 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is HUMBOLT?
- HUMBOLT is about 16 miles long, or about 32 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on HUMBOLT?
- About 3,729 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 4,659 and 6,611 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike HUMBOLT?
- Plan on about 14 hr 40 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 HUMBOLT?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on HUMBOLT?
- HUMBOLT is open to snowmobiles, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does HUMBOLT start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 40.20066, -121.27597. 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.