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Great hike but probably due to the trailhead being on private land the trail isn't maintained, but by far the shortest way to Lake Harriete. The access gate is closed except during hunting season. The road is difficult at the end, and I would recommend a 4x4 vehicle with some ground clearance. lead by Bill V. of the Klamath Basin outdoor group. The trail was marked with ribbons, and some paint marks on trees. Not too difficult to follow but lots of deadfall. Well worth the steep climb at the start. Lake Harriete is awesome. Says Michael D
The total elevation difference for Moss Creek Trail is 1,926 feet, and that is about average. Moss Creek Trail is 7.6 miles long it's a mid length trek. Moss Creek Trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be hiking it in and back out. This great outdoors hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Some parts of Moss Creek Trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This backcountry trek shouldn't take more than 6.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Now this great outdoors hiking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies.
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Total in and out hiking length = 7.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Total elevation difference: 1926 feet
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