California trails · Upper Mccloud River
A 15.8-mile network in California, with 671 ft of climbing. Reaches Lower Falls and other spring/viewpoint/waterfall destinations. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Most of the climbing sits in the first third — 60% of the ascent, between mile 0.0 and mile 5.3.
Upper Mccloud River access — parking nearby. 41.25673, -121.88307 · directions
On August 31, 2026 — the day this page was generated — first light reaches this trailhead at 6:04 a.m., the sun rises at 6:32 a.m. and sets at 7:42 p.m., and the last usable light fades about 8:10 p.m. (PDT) — 13 h 09 min of daylight. At about 2.7 mph plus 30 minutes per 1,000 feet of climbing, the 15.8-mile route takes roughly 6 h 11 min, so leaving the trailhead at sunrise puts you back around 12:43 p.m. — 6 h 58 min before sunset.