Horse Ridge (fa23) (FR 1S23) — Yolla Bolla in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Horse Ridge (fa23) (FR 1S23) — Yolla Bolla in CA
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.
A 6.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Norse Butte.
All 6.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.6 of the 6.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 6.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Mad River runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 20 mi off.
September normals 39–79°F, 0.5″ 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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