Rat Trap Gap (fa35) (FR 28N35) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Rat Trap Gap (fa35) (FR 28N35) in CA
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.
A 35.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Tehama County, CA. The road serves Brushy Mountain.
10.4 of the 35.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 10.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,900 ft over 35.5 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 51%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 35 switchbacks. Dead-ends 0.9 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. Water crossings 14.1, 15.4 and 16.6 miles in.
Pine Root Spring lies 0.4 mi off. Red Mountain stands 651 ft above the site, 1.8 miles west. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 17 mi off.
September normals 48–77°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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