Contact Info
Highway 96
PO Box 410
Orleans, CA 95556
- Phone:
- 530-627-3291
Basics
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 1000 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 1000 feet to 6300 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 5300 feet
Description
This is a steep, hard, and narrow trail to hike. In many places the tread of the trail is sloughing causing the trail to creep. The tread is soft in many places causing collapsing of edges. There are a couple of places up on the ridge where the view is spectacular, allowing a great view of Orleans. This is a "dry” hike. A hiker will not find any water or creeks after passing Somes Creek at the beginning of the trail.
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
On Highway 96 approximately one mile south of Somes Bar California just before the bridge over the Salmon River there is a small access road that parallels the river on the south side. Take this road as far as you can and the trail begins near its end. The trail parallels the river and 6E05 heads up the hill approximately one mile out. Or, From the Orleans Station turn left on hwy 96. Follow 96 for approx 10 miles. Before the second bridge turn right on 11N22. Go to gauging station on the right and park. Continue on foot past the cabin, following the river where you’ll connect with the trail.
