Klamath National Forest in California State

Klamath National Forest

More than 1 million acres of land and a handful of wilderness areas.

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Klamath National Forest Details

Mostly in California, with a tiny (relatively speaking) section in Oregon, the Klamath National Forest has more than 1 million acres of land and a handful of wilderness areas. The hiking trails here range from moderate to advanced, and the ones that traverse high ridges offer exceptional mountain and valley views. There are many geological areas to explore here, but visitors must be adventurous to reach them, as most are a good distance from any trails.

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National Forests

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Klamath National Forest

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Bigfoot Scenic Byway

Steeped in legend and mystery, this 89-mile byway is famous for its alleged Bigfoot sightings.

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Cal-Barrel Road

Cal-Barrel Road is a short but sweet scenic drive in the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

36.1 mi away

Big Tree Wayside

The Big Tree Wayside offers the quickest access to this gigantic redwood tree.

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Cathedral Trees Trail

A short walk through awe-inspiring clusters of towering redwoods.

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Circle Trail

A quick, level walk that allowing easy access to one of the park's largest trees.