Camp Store and Visitor Center – Rim of the Lake Spring loop from Braden Sand Pit

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United States

California

Shasta County

Camp Store and Visitor Center – Rim of the Lake Spring loop from Braden Sand Pit

Hard

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(6899)

14,092

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Camp Store and Visitor Center – Rim of the Lake Spring loop from Braden Sand Pit

05:01

19.1km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Lassen National Forest

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3.98 km

Arkright Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The side trail to the spring is 0.2 miles, but a good option if you are out of water.

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9.01 km

Camp Store and Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The resupply options at the general store are limited to snacks like potato chips and bars which are also quite expensive. Definitely not recommended for a full resupply. However you …

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Pacific Crest Trail - Burney Falls Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

1232 miles to Canada: almost there, if you already completed 1418 miles since the Mexico border ...

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10.8 km

Bridge over dry underground river bed

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

If you are out of water, follow the Headwaters Trail to get to the nicely flowing Burney Creek. It is even the more scenic option compared to the PCT at this point.

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10.9 km

Headwaters Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Headwaters Trail is a really nice - and even more scenic - alternative to the PCT along this stretch: It follows Burney Creek and you will find two different locations with nicely shaded benches.

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14.5 km

The one way trip to the spring is a quarter mile down an unmaintainted dirt road. If you are not completely out of water, continue for 2.5 miles (northbound) to a campground with a spigot that provides potable water.

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19.1 km

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