Kanaka Cutoff Trail

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

easy

Length: 0.99 mi

Est. time: 30m

Gain: 75 ft

Loss: 708 ft

Max elev: 1,985 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 2Nativehikebikehorse

Elevation profile

+75 ft gain · −708 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Peltier Bridge (Campground)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Kanaka Cutoff Trail + Kanaka Peak Loop Trail

4.4 mi · +1,195 ft · ~2.1 hr (est.)

Connects to:

Kanaka Peak Loop Trail Kanaka Peak Loop Trail - new

Connect the dots

Learn:

The Wintu of Whiskeytown

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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