Dad Lofton (FR 38N51) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Dad Lofton (FR 38N51) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, McCloud Ranger District
16 mi from Dunsmuir
Maps 5,132 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Dad Lofton Spring.
- Estimated climb: 180 ft over 4.3 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 26%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Grizzly Peak stands 1,114 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles northeast.
- Dad Lofton Spring lies 0.7 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 38–61°F, 4.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.