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Veterans Memorial Trail

The Veterans Memorial Trail at Greenhorn Park in Yreka, California is an easy 0.6-mile trail that encompasses Greenhorn Reservoir with views of the surrounding mountains.

The trail is smooth with crushed stone and pavement, which also makes it fully accessible. The southern trailhead can be found at the end of Ranch Road where the trail heads north to circle the reservoir. It ends along the Miners Trail, just 0.2-miles from the southern trailhead on the other side of the reservoir.

Views of the surrounding mountains can be found along most of the banks of the reservoir.

Parking: Parking can be found at the coordinates provided; however, you can also park here: 41.712501, -122.656722.

Pets: Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.
Biking: Biking is allowed on this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Veterans Memorial Trail in Yreka, CA, is a short, accessible 0.6-mile loop around Greenhorn Reservoir.
  • The trail features smooth surfaces suitable for all users and offers scenic mountain views.
  • Dogs and bikes are permitted, provided dogs are leashed and waste is removed.
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Distance
0.6 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
18 min
Elev. Gain
26'
Rating
0.0
Added
August 07, 2019
Updated
August 07, 2019

Weather Forecast

This Afternoon
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Low 59°F
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Low 63°F
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Thursday
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Low 63°F
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Monday Night
Low 60°F
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Total Change
17 ft.
5 m
Ascent
26 ft.
8 m
Descent
26 ft.
8 m
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Water Source
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.709487, -122.65104
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.709333, -122.651582

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Snakes (Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, others)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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