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2.9 miles
Distance
1,573 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
01:28:10
Avg time
1,556 ft
Altitude change
6,439 ft
Altitude min
8,011 ft
Altitude max
6,454 ft
Altitude start
8,012 ft
Altitude end
10.1%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
37.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
466 ft
Distance down
1,007 ft
Distance flat
01:28:10
Avg time
Upper Sisson Callahan Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Eddys
Mount Shasta, California -
AKADeadfall Lakes Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Seasonsummer only
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerUSFS - Shasta McCloud MU
Amazing backcountry trail that takes you up through several streams and past some high alpine lakes to the base of Mt Eddy. From here you can choose to go up and check out the summit of continue onto the lower part of Sisson Callahan trail.
Steep technical climbs throughout this section of the trail, but its worth it
Access Info
go to www.shastagravityadventures.com and schedule a shuttle to the start.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 12 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 70 rides
- Last: Sep 18, 2026
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(41.334900, -122.520810)
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Routes with this trail
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4 Reviews & Comments
CVSurfer
Just happen to be watching bkxc’s video while reading this.
bkxc
This was so much more beautiful and epic than I expected. Great little sufferfest to get to the top of the descent.
Carolyn4ucwNF
New boardwalk at Lower Deadfall Meadow really improves access and helps with meadow health.
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