The best walks and hikes in Modoc County
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California? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Modoc County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Modoc County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
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1. Cave Loop — Lava Beds National Monument
4.90km
01:22
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Three Sisters Loop — Lava Beds National Monument
16.9km
04:24
120m
120m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Captain Jack's Stronghold — Lava Beds National Monument
2.14km
00:34
20m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Wildlife Auto Tour Loop — Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
4.54km
01:09
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5. Cedar Creek Trail — Modoc National Forest
8.09km
02:17
180m
180m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Lyons Trail — Lava Beds National Monument
12.0km
03:04
50m
50m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
7. Summit Trail Southbound to Warren Peak — South Warner Wilderness
20.0km
06:18
830m
830m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
8. Summit Trail Northbound toward Eagle Peak — South Warner Wilderness
21.0km
06:10
590m
590m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9. Schonchin Butte & fire lookout loop from Tulelake
2.47km
00:48
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Captain Jack's Stronghold loop from Tulelake
1.23km
00:20
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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