Panther Ridge (FR 29N33) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Panther Ridge (FR 29N33) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Yolla Bolla Ranger District
15 mi from Hayfork
Maps 4,447 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.2 miles of dirt.
- Near Red Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 8.8 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Water crossings 0.3, 0.4, 1, 1.4, 1.7 and 8.3 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Hackney Spring lies 1.1 mi off.
- Red Mountain stands 1,159 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles southwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–66°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.