Spencer Meadows semi-loop

season:  Aug-Oct (snow Nov-June, mosquitos July)

length:  13.0 miles

elevation gain:  2050'

elevation range:  4900-6600'

rules: Lassen National Forest

trailhead map

hike map

How-to-print-maps

current weather forecast

This is a fairly difficult hike.  It features rewarding views over Childs Meadow and Mill Creek's valley.

The goal, Spencer Meadows, is a large high mountain meadow with a decent campsite.

If you follow the map closely, you may see where to cut down the ridge a few hundred feet to view the interesting Canyon Creek Falls.

You may choose a day with cooler weather for this hike as it is lower elevation, and some parts of Wild Cattle Mountain are sparsely forested.