Linton Ridge (FR 36N19) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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Linton Ridge (FR 36N19) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Weaverville Ranger District

19 mi from Lewiston

Maps 3,691 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 5/15–10/30Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 16.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Brown Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 16.6 miles through 26 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 27%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 14.8: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Linton Ridge stands 726 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles southeast.
  • Quartz Spring lies 1.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping … Outside of a Developed Recreation Site within the following timeframes: … Longer than 15 days within any 30-day period in all other locations … Longer than 30 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 50–82°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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