Forks of Salmon
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Hancock Lake from Sawyers Bar
Sawyers Bar, California
19.53 mi
/ 6332 ft gain
Hancock Lake from Sawyers Bar is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Fawnskin, California.
Mule Bridge Trail
Etna, California
22.6 mi
/ 4068 ft gain
Mule Bridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Etna, California.
Deacon Lee Trail
Etna, California
6.72 mi
/ 1106 ft gain
Deacon Lee Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Forks of Salmon, California.
Grizzly Lake via China Gulch Trailhead
Forks of Salmon, California
4.4
14.6 mi
/ 5112 ft gain
Grizzly Lake is in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. The lake is know for its brilliant waterfall flowing from the lake's surface straight off the side of a cliff and roughly 600 feet down to the meadow below. Grizzly lake is located in some of America's most amazing and remote alpine wilderness, including Thompson Peak, the highest peak in the Trinity Alps, which hoovers above Grizzly lake.
Getti...
Grizzly Creek to Pfeifer Flat
Forks of Salmon, California
14.4 mi
/ 4288 ft gain
Grizzly Creek to Pfeifer Flat is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Forks of Salmon, California.
East Fork New River Loop
Big Bar, California
16.93 mi
/ 5377 ft gain
East Fork New River Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Big Bar, California.
Paynes Lake via Pacific Crest Trail
Etna, California
11.29 mi
/ 2283 ft gain
Paynes Lake via Pacific Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Etna, California.
Hike to the Etna Mountain Summit
Etna, California
6 mi
/ 800 ft gain
To start off, you're going to want to navigate to the Etna Summit Trailhead (5956 ft). There's a small parking lot off to the side and we did not need any passes for our overnight trip. Since the summit isn't the main destination for many people in this area, you'll want to follow the Pacific Crest Trail southbound toward Upper Ruffey Lake (6885 feet). It's a relatively easy walk with a steady ...
Long Gulch Lake Trail
Forks of Salmon, California
3.53 mi
/ 840 ft gain
Long Gulch Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Forks of Salmon, California.
Places to stay
Forks of Salmon, California
Nordheimer Group Sites
Overview
Nordheimer Group Sites sit near the Salmon River in the expansive Klamath National Forest of northern California. Visitors enjoy...
Somes Bar, California
Oak Bottom Campground
Overview
THIS IS NOT OAK BOTTOM CAMPROUND AT WHISKEYTOWN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA!!! CALL 530-359-2269 FOR INFO.
Oak Bottom Campground i...
Orleans, California
Pearch Creek Campground
Overview
Pearch Creek Campground lies just north of the small town of Orleans in the Klamath river valley of the Six Rivers National Fore...
Bluff Creek Trail
Fish Lake Campground
Overview
Fish Lake Campground lies on the shore of its namesake at the northwestern edge of Six Rivers National Forest. Lily pads thrive ...
Fh 903
Carter Meadows Horse Group
Overview
The Carter Meadows Horse Group Campground lies at the southern edge of the Klamath National Forest on the South Fork of the Salm...
Fort Jones, California
Indian Scotty Group Site
Overview
Indian Scotty Group Site is located next to the Wild and Scenic Scott River in Klamath National Forest. Visitors enjoy swimming,...
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