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High Dome Trail

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Alt Names Trail 3e02, Six Rivers National Forest
Last Known Status Open
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...  
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.
TYPE OF AREA
Area Trail
Land National Forest
QUALITY
Pros single track, scenic forest and ocean views
Cons some sections blocked by fallen trees, trails are short
Rating Rating    Very Good    
Recommended Stay 1-2 Days
TERRAIN
Square Miles 8
Climate Type Forest
Elevation 1300 to 3800 ft.
Trail Maintenance Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt This trail has some loose dirt.Some
Hard Pack The trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
Sand This trail has no sandy areas.None
Mud The trail has little mud after it rains.Little
Dust The trail has little dust on typical days.Little
Rocks This trail has little rocks.Little
Trees The trail has almost all trees.All
Steep Hills This trail has some steep hills.Some
Water Crossings The trail has few water crossings.Few
Small Jumps This trail has no small jumps.None
Large Jumps This trail has no large jumps.None
Berms The trail has few berms.Few
Sand/Gravel Pits This national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single Track This national forest has almost all single track trails.All
Roads This national forest has some roads.Some
Intersections This trail has few intersections.Few
Rider Traffic The national forest has few rider traffic on typical days.Few
Shade This national forest has almost all shaded areas.All
Ranges/Gunfire This national forest has no shooting ranges or gunfire.None
Hazards This trail has few hazards.Few (hazards not marked)
Easy Terrain Novice This trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain Amateur This trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain Expert This trail has little expert terrain.Little
REGULATIONS
Permit Required Yes CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open red sticker vehicles permitted year-round CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round
Spark Arrestor Yes A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit Yes (96 dB) CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB)
Night Riding Unknown Not Recommended
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes No Restriction CA OHMVR restrictions apply
Cross Country Prohibited
ATVs Prohibited CA OHMVR stickers required
most trails too narrow
UTVs Prohibited CA OHMVR stickers required
most trails too narrow
4x4s (registered) Prohibited
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies Prohibited CA OHMVR stickers required
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 *Disclaimer: RiderPlanet strongly recommends that all visitors get insurance for their ATV, UTV or motorcycle before visiting any of the locations shown on this website.
FEES
Parking No ($0.00)
Entry No ($0.00)
Riding No ($0.00)
Camping No ($0.00)
KEY SERVICES
First Aid First Aid 20-30 Miles (SW) Sutter Coast Hospital (707) 464-8511
Gasoline Gasoline 20-30 Miles (SW) Hiouchi /Chevron
Diesel Diesel 20-30 Miles (SW) Hiouchi /Chevron
Potable Water Water 5-20 Miles (SW) Panther Creek Campground (877) 444-6777
RV Hookups RV Hookup 5-20 Miles (SW) N 41º 52.501'  W 123º 50.599'
RV Dump Station RV Disposal 5-20 Miles (SW) N 41º 52.501'  W 123º 50.599'
Primitive Camping Campground 5-20 Miles (SW) Grassy Flat Campground (877) 444-6777
Convenience Store Conv Store 5-20 Miles (SW) Hiouchi Hamlet Market (707) 458-3114
Swimming Swim Area 5-20 Miles (S) Smith River
Body of Water Water Body On Site West Fork & East Fork Creek
Boating Launch Boat Ramp 5-20 Miles (SW) Hiouchi
CONTACTS
Contact Info Six Rivers National Forest - Smith River NRA
Highway 199 P.O. Box 228
Gasquet, CA 95543
(707) 457-3131
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High Dome Trail
The trails are narrow and views... magnificent!
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Honda CRF Trail Bike at High Dome Trail
The trail portion of the loop is pure single track; ATVs over 40 inches wide are not permitted.
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Woman on a Honda CRF Motorcycle traversing the water at High Dome Trail
This creek crossing guards the lower trail entrance, or exit.
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Scenic view at High Dome Trail
There is no shortage of scenic views on this ride.
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Honda CRF Off-Road Bike at High Dome Trail
Trails are mostly maintained, but there were a couple of freshly fallen trees that day.
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OHV at High Dome Trail
A nice view of the creek you'll pass by on the main road.
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Female rider on a Honda CRF Motorcycle at High Dome Trail
Starting the descent on the main loop.
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Honda CRF Trail Bike crossing some water at High Dome Trail
Another view of the creek at the loop trailhead.
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Woman on a Honda CRF Off-Road Bike at High Dome Trail
A thicker portion of the trail loop.
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Honda CRF Dirtbike at High Dome Trail
You can actually see the Pacific Ocean from the fire lookout.  It's a great view.
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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at High Dome Trail
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RV Trailer Staging Area and Camping at High Dome Trail
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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Honda CRF Motorcycle at High Dome Trail
The upper trailhead looks like this.  Watch for it on the right side of the forest road.
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Terrain example at High Dome Trail
A view of the trail near the lookout point.
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Terrain example at High Dome Trail
This forest road can be used the access the lower and upper trailheads, or to make the ride a loop.
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Female rider on a Honda CRF Motorcycle at High Dome Trail
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Girl riding a Honda CRF Dirt Bike at High Dome Trail
This forest road can be used the access the lower and upper trailheads, or to make the ride a loop.
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Honda CRF Motorcycle at High Dome Trail
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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Honda CRF Off-Road Bike at High Dome Trail
Part of the loop descent.
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Woman on a OHV at High Dome Trail
The meadow at the top of the hill was fun to check out.  Nothing much there but a nice view.
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Girl on Honda CRF Dirtbike at High Dome Trail
High Dome Trail Photo

Girl on a Honda CRF Motorcycle at High Dome Trail
This is my idea of a perfect woods trail.  Too bad there was not more of it.
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A rocky section at High Dome Trail
Apart from this one section, there were virtually no rocks on this trail.
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Woman on a Honda CRF Dirt Bike at High Dome Trail
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Female rider on a Honda CRF Motorcycle at High Dome Trail
More than just panoramic views, there was also great forest scenery all along this loop also.
High Dome Trail Photo

Girl riding a Honda CRF Dirt Bike at High Dome Trail
This is somewhere near the beginning of the short section of rocky trail. After this the trail is mostly smooth.
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Female rider on a Honda CRF Motorcycle at High Dome Trail
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Girl riding a Honda CRF Trail Bike at High Dome Trail
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OHV at High Dome Trail
Although a bit short, the views made this ride a lot of fun.
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