Bridge Gulch (FR 31N19) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Bridge Gulch (FR 31N19) in CA

Shasta-Trinity NF, Hayfork Ranger District
2,556 ft
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A 9.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Plummer Peak.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Hayfork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,100 ft over 9.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 8 miles in.

Plummer Peak stands 1,856 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northwest. Philpot Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 6.2 mi off.

September normals 43–87°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Hayfork Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?