Horse Riding and Camping
There is a long tradition of horses and mules helping visitors reach the high country.
Sharing the Trail
Few hikers know that they should move off to the downhill side of the trail when encountering stock. A little conversation while you pass each other may reduce the chances of horses or stock being spooked. Look ahead for a good place to move aside when you are being overtaken. Hikers should accept directions from riders to help their stock safely pass. Riders should allow hikers time to find good footing and a safe place to stand before passing.
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Almanor Ranger District
In a scenic mountain setting, Lake Almanor is one of the largest man-made lakes in California at 75 square miles. It offers fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, camping, and picnicking. The…
Bunchgrass Trailhead
Site Open
Bunchgrass Trailhead is the southern access to the Thousand Lakes Wilderness. The moderate trail is 3.5 miles through lodgepole pine and open country.
Caribou Lake Trailhead
Site Open
Wilderness trailhead at eastern boundary of Caribou Wilderness. Access via Silver Lake Road or 10 Road to Caribou Lake. Serves as primary wilderness access. Parking for 20 vehicles and bulletin…
Caribou Wilderness
Site Open
The Caribou Wilderness is a gentle, rolling, forested plateau dotted with glacial lakes. Reminders of volcanic and glacial origin are apparent throughout this remote, unpopulated area. Crater…
Cypress Trailhead
Site Open
This large trailhead offers the best equestrian access for the Thousand Lakes Wilderness. Plenty of parking and turn around room for vehicles and trailers.The Cypress Trail has a moderate climb of…
Eagle Lake Ranger District
The second largest natural lake in California, Eagle Lake is framed by pine and sage. Camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and boating are popular activities. Family and group campgrounds,…
Hat Creek Ranger District
Hat Creek includes the Intermountain Area communities of Burney, Fall River Mills, Hat Creek and Old Station. In the shadow of Lassen Peak, seven campgrounds and four picnic areas are nestled along…
Hay Meadows Trailhead
This trailhead accesses the southern boundary of the Caribou Wilderness. Ample parking available for vehicles and trailers; popular equestrian staging location.
Ishi Wilderness
Site Closed
In the southern Cascade foothills, approximately twenty miles east of Red Bluff, California, lies the Ishi Wilderness, a unique 41,880 acre, low-elevation wilderness. This is a land incised by wind…
Magee Trailhead
Site Open
Magee trailhead accesses the high country of Thousand Lakes Wilderness near the stunning Magee Peak. The trail is steep, but offers some breathtaking views.Conditions may change rapidly. Be…