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China Spring Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Shasta and Cascades
  4. …Shasta-Trinity National Forest
  5. Trinity Alps Wilderness
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“This standard approach to Grizzly Lake climbs up to Hunters Camp and then down to Grizzly Creek. ”

Miguel Vieira
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2.6

Miles

4.2

KM

53%

Runnable

5,811' 1,771 m

High

4,760' 1,451 m

Low

973' 297 m

Up

1,060' 323 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (8°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Wildflowers

Free wilderness permits and campfire permits are required to enter the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

Description

From the trailhead, take the China Spring Trail and cross the boundary for the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Climb to Hunters Camp at the top of a ridge covered in burnt trees left by a recent fire.

From Hunters Camp drop down into Grizzly Creek Canyon. There, you'll find a junction the North Fork Trail. West goes toward Hobo Gulch, east continues to Grizzly Falls and Grizzly Lake.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Shasta & Trinity National Forest Office

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Miguel Vieira
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in Trinity Alps Wilderness

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#30

in Trinity Alps Wilderness

#3,327

in California

#30,493

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