Bigfoot Trail — Region 7: Siskiyou landscape

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Bigfoot Trail — Region 7: Siskiyou

~5 days · 43.3 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance43.3 mi
Days out5
Elevation gain14,820 ft
Gain / mile342 ft
High point5,843 ft
Difficulty index40/100

What the Bigfoot Trail — Region 7: Siskiyou is known for

Region 7 of Bigfoot Trail is an official 70.5 km point-to-point section from Bigfoot Highway to South Fork Smith River.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Bigfoot Trail — Region 7: Siskiyou on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 5,026 ft to 19,019 ft over 43.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 19.0 mi · 44%
  • Downhill 22.6 mi · 53%
  • Flat 1.4 mi · 3%

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 7: Siskiyou?

40 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bigfoot Trail — Region 7: Siskiyou scores 40/100, 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 7: Siskiyou take?

Most backpackers hike the Bigfoot Trail — Region 7: Siskiyou in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 43.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Bigfoot Trail — Region 7: Siskiyou?

The Bigfoot Trail — Region 7: Siskiyou climbs roughly 14,820 ft total — about 342 ft per mile, topping out near 5,843 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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