Folly (FR 39N97) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Folly (FR 39N97) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Mt. Shasta Ranger District
3.8 mi from Dunsmuir
Maps 3,621 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 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Stonewall Gallery.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 1.6 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 32%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
- Mount Shasta stands 10,537 ft above the map pin, 16 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 36–67°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.