| Alt Names |
Trail 3e02, Six Rivers National Forest |
| DESCRIPTION |
This scenic four mile single-track trail is for motorcycles only, but the main forest road can be used to form nice loop. You can travel in either direction, but starting the trail at the lower trailhead (the creek crossing) is considerably easier due to the long series super sharp switchbacks which are much easier going up than coming down. Watch for an old fire lookout at the top and a large open meadow with views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding mountains. Trail Map... Directions... Nearby Trails...
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Crescent City, CA |
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From: Crescent City, CA
1) Take US-101 north about 3 miles
2) Take exit for US-199 east, continue about 21 miles
3) Turn left (north) on Patricks Creek Road, continue about .5 miles (after passing Patricks Creek Lodge you will turn left again on Patricks Creek Road)
4) Continue about .5 miles, turn left (west) onto turnoff. Stage here and ride in or...
5) Continue on Patricks Creek Road, about 3 miles
6) Veer left at intersection on Old Gasquet Toll Road, continue .5 miles
7) After crossing bridge turn right onto 315. The lower trailhead is immediately on the right.
8) The upper trailhead is another 5.8 miles up the road. |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
single track, scenic forest and ocean views |
| Cons |
some sections blocked by fallen trees, trails are short |
| Rating |
Very Good
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| Recommended Stay |
1-2 Days
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
8 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
1300 to 3800 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
Some |
| Hard Pack |
Mostly |
| Sand |
None |
| Mud |
Little |
| Dust |
Little |
| Rocks |
Little |
| Trees |
All |
| Steep Hills |
Some |
| Water Crossings |
Few |
| Small Jumps |
None |
| Large Jumps |
None |
| Berms |
Few |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
All |
| Roads |
Some |
| Intersections |
Few |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
All |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
None |
| Hazards |
Few |
Novice |
Some |
Amateur |
Mostly |
Expert |
Little |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
red sticker vehicles permitted year-round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes (96 dB) |
| Night Riding |
Unknown |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
Prohibited |
| UTVs |
Prohibited |
| 4x4s (registered) |
Prohibited |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
Prohibited |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
Some Areas |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Prohibited |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| Insurance |
| FEES |
| Parking |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry |
No ($0.00)
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| Riding |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping |
No ($0.00)
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| KEY SERVICES |
First Aid |
20-30 Miles (SW) |
Gasoline |
20-30 Miles (SW) |
Diesel |
20-30 Miles (SW) |
Water |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
Campground |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
Swim Area |
5-20 Miles (S) |
Water Body |
On Site |
Boat Ramp |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Six Rivers National Forest - Smith River NRA Highway 199 P.O. Box 228 Gasquet, CA 95543 (707) 457-3131 bit.ly
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| High Dome Trail Photo |
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| The trails are narrow and views... magnificent! |
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| The trail portion of the loop is pure single track; ATVs over 40 inches wide are not permitted. |
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| This creek crossing guards the lower trail entrance, or exit. |
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| There is no shortage of scenic views on this ride. |
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| Trails are mostly maintained, but there were a couple of freshly fallen trees that day. |
| High Dome Trail Photo |
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| A nice view of the creek you'll pass by on the main road. |
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| Starting the descent on the main loop. |
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| Another view of the creek at the loop trailhead. |
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| A thicker portion of the trail loop. |
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| You can actually see the Pacific Ocean from the fire lookout. It's a great view. |
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| There are a number of inviting primitive campsites right on the river banks along the main road when you first enter the area. |
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| The upper trailhead looks like this. Watch for it on the right side of the forest road. |
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| A view of the trail near the lookout point. |
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| This forest road can be used the access the lower and upper trailheads, or to make the ride a loop. |
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| This forest road can be used the access the lower and upper trailheads, or to make the ride a loop. |
| High Dome Trail Photo |
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| The fire lookout at the top would be a good place to break for a lunch, but you'll get there too quickly. |
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| Part of the loop descent. |
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| The meadow at the top of the hill was fun to check out. Nothing much there but a nice view. |
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| This is my idea of a perfect woods trail. Too bad there was not more of it. |
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| Apart from this one section, there were virtually no rocks on this trail. |
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| More than just panoramic views, there was also great forest scenery all along this loop also. |
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| This is somewhere near the beginning of the short section of rocky trail. After this the trail is mostly smooth. |
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| Although a bit short, the views made this ride a lot of fun. |
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