FR 29N57 — South Fork Trinity River Trailhead in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 29N57 — South Fork Trinity River Trailhead in CA
A 14.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Hayfork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
14.6 of the 14.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.6 of the 14.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,900 ft over 14.6 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 25 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Little Rattlesnake Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Pickett Peak stands 3,388 ft above the site, 3.7 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 16 mi off.
September normals 44–86°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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