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Island Lake Trail

Contact Info
Six Rivers National Forest
Highway 199
PO Box 228
Gasquet, CA 95543

Phone:
707-457-3131
Basics
Length:
6.5 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
5 - 6 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
3200 feet
Elevation Range:
3200 feet to 5300 feet
Elevation Change:
2100 feet

Description

The trail follows an old gated road down to the South Fork of the Smith River where you'll find a beautiful little campsite. The trail crosses the river and then climbs steeply through old growth forests and ends at picturesque Island Lake.

Details

Length:
6.5 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
5 - 6 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
3200
Elevation Range:
3200 feet to 5300
Elevation Change:
2100
Additional Details:

Note: Trailhead access is limited by gate closures during the wet season, generally mid-October through mid-June.

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

From milepost 24.85 on Hwy 199 (10 miles east of Gasquet), turn onto Little Jones Creek Road (FS 17N05/Jawbone Road) and drive 10 miles to 16N02. Turn left onto 16N02 and travel 2.7 miles to the trailhead on the right. There is a large parking area on the right - please keep the road clear for emergency vehicles.


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