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Mt. Patterson Trail

The Mt. Patterson Trail is a popular 5.7 mile long motorized trail open to 4-wheel drive vehicles that provides access to Mt. Patterson (11,653 feet) near Bridgeport, California. On the north, this trail starts at Montague Mine Road (Forest Road 32115 and travels south, passing Mt. Patterson. It continues south to the end of the trail at Star City Road (Forest Road 32198) near Fryingpan Creek.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

22553

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

This motorized trail is open year-round to 4-wheel drive vehicles and off-highway vehicles (OHVs) greater than 50 inches in width and other motorized vehicles including OHVs less than 50 inches in width, motorcycles, and eBikes. The trail is also open year-round to non-motorized users. 

Bridgeport Ranger District Office

Address: 75694 US-395 HC 62, Bridgeport, CA 93517
Phone: 760-932-7070
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

On the north, this trail starts at Montague Mine Road (Forest Road 32115) From the south, this trail starts at Star City Road (Forest Road 32198) near Fryingpan Creek.

Additional Information

Operated By

USDA Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Road RidingOHV Road Riding
OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated August 15, 2025