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Alt Names | Six Rivers National Forest, Orleans Ranger District |
Last Known Status | Open |
Located in "Bigfoot Country", a small network of old jeep trails and forest service roads can be found in this area. Many of the trails we encountered were overgrown with thick forest vegetation so it was impossible to go very far.
The main access road had steep drop-offs to the sides, some fairly rocky sections and a number of low overhanging tree branches. There are no turnaround opportunities for passenger vehicles early on, so once you go in you have to go all the way in, and watch out! The famous Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot footage was shot about 20 miles from here.
Nearest City | Orleans, CA | |||
| From: Eureka, CA
1) Take US-101 north about 11 miles 2) Take exit for SR-299 east, continue about 40 miles 3) Turn left (north) on SR-96 (Bigfoot Scenic Highway), continue 37 miles 4) After crossing bridge turn right on Red Cap Road, continue 10.4 miles (Red Cap Road turns into NF-10N01) 5) Veer right at fork on NF-10N03. Trailhead is on the right side of road. |
Area | Trail |
Land | National Forest |
Pros | free, main trail leads to nice swimming hole |
Cons | no single track, main entrance road is steep & narrow, area consists of old jeep trails |
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Recommended Stay | Half Day |
Comments | (Scroll Down For Visitor Reviews & Comments) |
Approx Size | 6,400 acres (10 sq mi) | |
Miles Of Trail | 3 | |
Climate Type | Forest | |
Elevation | 2800 to 4800 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
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Trees | ![]() | |
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Hazards | ![]() | (hazards not marked) Beware of cliffs. |
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Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
Dates Open | 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) |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
![]() | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
![]() | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
![]() | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
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Dune Buggy/Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
Two Strokes / 2 Cycle Engines | Certain Times | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
Helmets Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
Bicycles | No Restriction | Not Recommended |
Hiking | No Restriction | Not Recommended |
Horseback | No Restriction | Not Recommended |
![]() | Some Areas | Not Recommended |
![]() | Some Areas | Not Recommended |
Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
Cross Country | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
Alcohol | No Restriction | |
Fireworks | Prohibited | |
Firearms | Prohibited | |
Emergency / Law Enforcement | None | |
Insurance | *Disclaimer: Be Safe! RiderPlanet recommends insurance for all riders and visitors to the destinations depicted on this website. |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
![]() | 30+ Miles (S) | Six Rivers Medical Center (530) 629-3116 |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (N) | Orleans |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (N) | Orleans |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (N) | Orleans |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Klamath Riverside RV Park & Campground (530) 627-3239 |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Klamath Riverside RV Park & Campground (530) 627-3239 |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Klamath Riverside RV Park & Campground (530) 627-3239 |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (N) | Orleans |
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![]() | 1-5 Miles (W) | Red Cap Creek |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Orleans |
Contact Info | Six Rivers National Forest - Orleans Ranger District Highway 96 P.O. Box 410 Orleans, CA 95556 (530) 627-3291 mailroom_r5_six_rivers@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
We did not find any narrow trails here, just jeep and forest roads, but the remoteness and scenic views were nice.
The main road is smooth and designed for passenger vehicles; not really a challenge for motorcycles.
This is a good example of the terrain you can expect on these forest roads. This is mostly the type of trails we found throughout the area.
The trails did not appear to be heavily maintained, probably due to a lack of visitors. We encountered numerous dead ends, fallen branches, and a portion of the trails were completely overgrown and inaccessible.
And although it didn't appear to us that these trails get much use, keep in mind that things may have changed significantly since we visited.
There was still time to take this side trail and follow it to the end to find this swimming hole. Do you feel like we are being watched? Me too.
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