Mount Eddy

Mount Eddy is the highest peak of the Trinity Mountains, part of the larger Klamath Mountains system in northern California, rising to 9,037 feet. The summit sits within a landscape of forested slopes and alpine meadows typical of the region.

The mountain takes its name from Olive Paddock Eddy, a pioneering climber active in the 1880s. This naming reflects the era when European Americans began mapping and naming peaks in the region.

The Wintu people, the original inhabitants of this region, called the mountain Num-mel-be-le-sas-pam, meaning west blaze mountain in their language. This name reflects how indigenous communities understood and named the landscape around them.

The main hiking route to the summit is about 9 to 10 kilometers round-trip via Forest Road 17 with considerable elevation gain. The trail can vary in conditions depending on the season and requires good physical preparation.

The peak contains unusual ultramafic rock formations that support specialized plant communities in the surrounding meadows and wetlands. These rare geological conditions create a habitat found only in specific areas of the region.

Location: California

GPS coordinates: 41.31978,-122.47932

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47