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41.22, -123.28 · rel 18971291
41.22, -123.28 · rel 18971291
Bigfoot Trail
589,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
California · 41.22°N ·
123.28°W
589,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
9× summit
2× Attraction
5× Water
4× monument
Baldy Peak
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Harrington Mountain
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Grove of Titans
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Buckhorn Spring
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Fern Spring
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
North Yolla Bolly Spring
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Point of Honor
monument ·
30 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Packers Peak
summit ·
38 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Billy Boone Square
monument ·
86 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Howland Summit
summit ·
89 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Stout Grove
Attraction ·
91 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Big Ridge
summit ·
105 m off route
0,0 km
0%
S.S. Emidio
monument ·
109 m off route
0,0 km
0%
U.S. Merchant Marine
monument ·
112 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Coyote Peak
summit ·
123 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cold Spring
Water ·
138 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Jackass Spring
Water ·
142 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Upper Devils Peak
summit ·
154 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Middle Devils Peak
summit ·
168 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Harvey Peak
summit ·
174 m off route
0,0 km
0%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Bigfoot Trail is 589.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Bigfoot Trail takes approximately 146h 34min to complete.
No, Bigfoot Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Bigfoot Trail starts near coordinates 40.0461, -122.8512.
Bigfoot Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Bigfoot Trail is maintained and managed by Bigfoot Trail Alliance.