East Tule Creek (FR 31N29) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
East Tule Creek (FR 31N29) in CA
An 8.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Plummer Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to October 30.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Hayfork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
0.1 of the 8.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 8.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 4.7 miles in.
Plummer Peak stands 781 ft above the site, 0.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 6.8 mi off.
September normals 44–83°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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