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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
463 ft
Distance down
1,007 ft
Distance flat
01:28:10
Avg time

Upper Sisson Callahan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Eddys
    Mount Shasta, California
  • AKA
    Deadfall Lakes Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100387 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #208863 in Trail Running
    • #26545 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    summer only
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Shasta-Trinity National Forest

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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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 24, 2026 @ 7:19pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 24, 2026
 Don't know what that previous comment was talking about with the trail sabotage. Was running fine and clear today 5/24/26.
Sep 7, 2025 @ 12:56pm
Sep 7, 2025
 I’m a fit, mid 50s rider. About 55% was on the bike and the rest hiking. A good trail in spite of that.
Sep 2, 2024 @ 9:32am
Sep 2, 2024
Jun 23, 2024 @ 2:05pm
Jun 23, 2024
 Good to go. Needs a few small trees cut. Very minor snow.
Oct 21, 2023 @ 2:48am
Oct 21, 2023
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        Directions to upper-sisson-callahan trailhead (41.334890, -122.520810)

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        Deadfall Lakes and Sisson-Callahan Trail
        11 miles • 1,608 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
        29
        Mount Eddy via Deadfall Lakes
        8 miles • 2,595 ft • 4 • Out & Back •

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Sisson Callahan

        ▼ Where is Upper Sisson Callahan located?
        Upper Sisson Callahan is located in The Eddys, Mount Shasta, California, United States. It is part of the The Eddys trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.33489, -122.52081.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Sisson Callahan?
        Upper Sisson Callahan is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Sisson Callahan?
        Upper Sisson Callahan has 1,573 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,439 ft to 8,011 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Sisson Callahan a point to point trail?
        Upper Sisson Callahan is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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