3.0 hr
Overview
From the Spence Mountain trailhead off of Highway 140, the trail starts right behind the kiosk. At Junction 1, (about 200 meters after the kiosk), stay right. The trail climbs gradually and is pretty mellow all the way up to the summit of Spence Mountain. A couple of short, doable rock gardens are present. <br><br>On the way to the summit, the trail crosses old logging roads three or four times. The trail continues on the other side of the road each time, so navigation should not be an issue. There are also signs at most intersections. Once you've reached the high point, take a short detour and check out the actual summit of Spence Mountain before heading down.
Trail Stats
9.1 km
437 m
1747 m
1319 m
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Photos
More reason for the black diamond rating on South Ridge Trail
More reason for the black diamond rating on South Ridge Trail
Some of why this trail has a black diamond rating
Some of why this trail has a black diamond rating
Get the views of the lake in early, some tough climbing awaits afterward!
Get the views of the lake in early, some tough climbing awaits afterward!
Spence Mtn Loop view point. Great trails and vistas.
Spence Mtn Loop view point. Great trails and vistas.
Beautiful view of Klamath Lake.
Beautiful view of Klamath Lake.
Bike shop in town put us on to this trail, had a great ride with tremendous views. This was part of a 2000 mile road/camping/biking trip we took in 2016.
Bike shop in town put us on to this trail, had a great ride with tremendous views. This was part of a 2000 mile road/camping/biking trip we took in 2016.
Beautiful views about from the ridge of the Spence Mountain Trail.
Beautiful views about from the ridge of the Spence Mountain Trail.