Saddle (FR 41N29) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Saddle (FR 41N29) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Mt. Shasta Ranger District
9.1 mi from Weed
Maps 7,322 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 6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near China Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 6 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 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 1.3 miles off.
- China Mountain stands 1,210 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles southwest.
- West Park Lakes lies 1.2 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 36–54°F, 4.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.