Trough Ridge / Penny Ridge (FR 27N24) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Trough Ridge / Penny Ridge (FR 27N24) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Yolla Bolla Ranger District

25 mi from Hayfork

Maps 4,283 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 6.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near South Kelsey Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 6.8 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 40%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • South Kelsey Peak stands 996 ft above the map pin, 0.6 miles northwest.
  • Mad River runs 1.2 mi off.

Rules

  • The order prohibits camping outside of a Developed Recreation Site for longer than 7 days in designated areas and longer than 15 days within any 30-day period in the remaining areas on the Forest. It also prohibits camping for more than 30 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 37–67°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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