North Fork (FR 41N53) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
North Fork (FR 41N53) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Mt. Shasta Ranger District
5.8 mi from Mount Shasta
Maps 6,073 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 11.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 3,200 ft over 11.6 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% 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
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- The Eddys stands 2,953 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles west.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 36–57°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.