Red Bluff - (8 Miles; O&B) - Hog Lake Trail
Highway 36Red Bluff, California 96080
Tehama County
The Hog Lake Trail is a fantastic service road trail just outside of Red Bluff. This is an easy trail that walkers, mountain bikers, families and horse owners will enjoy.
The trail offers wide-open views and a very peaceful environment. At multiple times along the trail, hikers will see Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen looming in the background.
The trail itself is wide and easy but there are quite a few rocks on and along the trails; not a big surprise considering the trail is near Lassen. Good tennis shoes or hiking boots will do just fine on this trail.
Because it's an out and back trail that offers similar views along the way, visitors can choose where they decide to turn around without missing anything of significance.
If you're looking for an easy, peaceful hike, check out the Hog Lake Trail.
Distance: 8 Miles (Out & Back)
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Dogs: Yes, on leash only.
Camping: There is no camping along the trail. Visit our Camping section for nearby campgrounds.
More info:
You can start this trail in the Sacramento River Bend Area via the Paynes' Creek Parking Lot but Payne's Creek has a seasonal crossing so during certain parts of the year, you get blocked from starting here.
How to get there:
You can access the Hog Lake Trail from Highway 36. The trailhead will be on your left just a few miles after you get on Highway 36 from Antelope Blvd in Red Bluff. Here is a map of the trail --> Hog Lake Trail
Other fun things to do in the area:
You pass the Iron Canyon Trailhead along Highway 36 on your way to the Hog Lake Trailhead. Continue traveling east and visit Lassen Volcanic National Park.
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