Bigfoot Trail — Region 3: Trinity Alps landscape

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Bigfoot Trail — Region 3: Trinity Alps

~6 days · 56.8 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance56.8 mi
Days out6
Elevation gain23,612 ft
Gain / mile416 ft
High point7,818 ft
Difficulty index53/100

What the Bigfoot Trail — Region 3: Trinity Alps is known for

Region 3 of Bigfoot Trail is an official 91.7 km point-to-point section from Junction City to Trail Creek Campground.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Bigfoot Trail — Region 3: Trinity Alps on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 4,918 ft to 24,262 ft over 56.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 27.2 mi · 49%
  • Downhill 20.4 mi · 36%
  • Flat 8.4 mi · 15%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Bigfoot Trail — Region 3: Trinity Alps?

53 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bigfoot Trail — Region 3: Trinity Alps scores 53/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Bigfoot Trail — Region 3: Trinity Alps take?

Most backpackers hike the Bigfoot Trail — Region 3: Trinity Alps in about 6 days (5 nights out) over its 56.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Bigfoot Trail — Region 3: Trinity Alps?

The Bigfoot Trail — Region 3: Trinity Alps climbs roughly 23,612 ft total — about 416 ft per mile, topping out near 7,818 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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