The Best Backpacking in Klamath
Looking for the best backpacking in Klamath? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Klamath. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Klamath
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Orick, California
California Coastal Trail: Te-wo-lew Section
6.02 mi / 587 ft gainCalifornia Coastal Trail: Te-wo-lew Section is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Orick, California.Read more -
Del Norte County, California
Demartin Section
11.89 mi / 2982 ft gainDemartin Section is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Klamath, California.Read more -
Orick, California
Prairie Creek Redwoods Loop
5.019.42 mi / 2799 ft gainThis is the itinerary for our 3 day backpacking trip at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in early May. The original plan was to backpack Redwood Creek Trail in Redwood National Park. A couple issues stopped us from doing that: The water level was too high in May and multiple Park Rangers warne...Read more -
Humboldt County, California
Miner's Ridge and James Irvine Trail Loop
11.15 mi / 1637 ft gainMiner's Ridge and James Irvine Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Orick, California.Read more -
Crescent City, California
Camp at Nickel Creek
4.05 mi / 300 ft gainFirst, check in at the Crescent City Ranger Information Center in Crescent City to pick up your free backcountry permit and get permission to park your car at the Crescent City Beach Education Center off of Enderts Beach Road. This is the safest place to park at due to numerous car break-ins at t...Read more -
Humboldt County, California
Hike to Tall Trees Grove, Redwood NP
5.03.9 mi / 690 ft gainNOTE: You need a permit, albeit free, to do this hike.First, you'll need to go to the Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center just off Highway 101 south of Orick, CA. Once there, write down your license plate number and go up to the counter and ask one of the rangers for a permit for Tall Trees Access Ro...Read more -
Orick, California
Tall Trees Grove, Redwood Creek, Emerald Ridge Loop
4.44.41 mi / 1043 ft gainDay 1: Check with the Rangers station before heading up for best camping opportunities. Assuming you've checked with the rangers for approval...if there are openings, off of the main road, there are side streets with access to the beaches. Pull into one of these areas and drive down as far as you...Read more -
Crescent City, California
CA Coastal Trail: Kellog Road to Point Saint George
12.46 mi / 72 ft gainCA Coastal Trail: Kellog Road to Point Saint George is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Crescent City, California.Read more -
Crescent City, California
Devil's Punchbowl, Six Rivers National Forest
4.08.33 mi / 1660 ft gainLocated in extreme Northern California, the Siskiyou Mountains are the largest sub-range of the Klamath Mountain range and among the most rugged. The Siskiyou Wilderness, designated in 1984, encompasses three national forests: Siskiyou, Klamath and Six Rivers for a total of 182,802 acres. Because...Read more -
Del Norte County, California
Backpack to Raspberry Lake
1.012 mi / 1800 ft gainIf you wish to experience the beauty of the Siskiyou Wilderness and avoid the crowds associated with The Devil’s Punchbowl, then consider a visit to Raspberry Lake. Beginning at the Young’s Valley Trailhead (Coordinates: 41.889919, -123.654755), this hike is a great option for those seeking wide...Read more -
Fort Jones, California
Sky High Lakes in the Marble Mountains
5.011.88 mi / 2070 ft gainThe Marble Mountains are part of the Klamaths, a biologically and geologically diverse range of peaks and ridges often overshadowed by its western neighbors in the Cascades. The Marble Rim is the signature feature of this subrange, a white wall of rock that glimmers in the sun. The nearby Sky Hig...Read more -
Fort Jones, California
Sky High Lakes and Marble Mountain Rim
12.53 mi / 2106 ft gainSky High Lakes and Marble Mountain Rim is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Somes Bar, California.Read more -
Fort Jones, California
Lover's Camp to Sky High and Shadow Lakes
16.6 mi / 3570 ft gainLover's Camp to Sky High and Shadow Lakes is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Somes Bar, California.Read more -
Fort Jones, California
Spirit Lake
20.91 mi / 6476 ft gainSpirit Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Somes Bar, California.Read more -
Sawyers Bar, California
Hancock Lake from Sawyers Bar
19.53 mi / 6332 ft gainHancock Lake from Sawyers Bar is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Fawnskin, California.Read more -
Seiad Valley, California
Lower Devil's Peak via Pacific Crest Trail
10.5 mi / 3586 ft gainLower Devil's Peak via Pacific Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Seiad Valley, California.Read more