Caribou Wilderness

California · Wilderness Area

A 20,839-acre forested volcanic plateau in northeastern California, marked by cinder cones and timber-fringed lakes below Red Cinder's 8,375-foot summit. Trails lead past trout-filled lakes and around Black Cinder Rock, offering moderate hiking and quiet solitude.

Top trails

• Turnaround Lake via Triangle and Twin Lakes — 6.1 mi · 348 ft gain · 2h 12m · Out & back

Coordinates: 40.4742, -121.2091.

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