North Fork Trail #269


Area Status: Not Cleared
  

The North Fork trail is 14.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 113E and ends at the junction with Skyline Trail 251. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding. This trail was burned in the 2022 Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Visitors should exercise caution when traveling on burned area and bring reliable navigational tools as parts of the trail may be difficult to find.

At a Glance

Permit Info: A backcountry permit is not required to enter the Pecos Wilderness.
Restrictions: Pecos Wilderness Restrictions:
  • Camping and campfires are prohibited in the following areas:
    • Beatty’s Flats
    • Pecos Falls
    • within 50 feet of a trail, stream, or river
    • within 200 feet of a lake
  • All garbage and refuse must be packed out.  Do not bury garbage or try to burn aluminum.
  • Mechanized equipment (including chainsaws) is prohibited in Wilderness areas. 
  • Do not shortcut switchbacks on trails.
  • Possessing, storing, or transporting any part of a tree or plant is prohibited, with the exception of dead and down wood for campfires.
  • Do not tie horses to trees for more than 2 hours.  Use highlines or pickets.
  • The maximum group size for camping, hiking, or riding is 15 people, whether for day or overnight use.
  • The maximum number of pack and saddle stock allowed in a group is 15.
  • Camping for more than 14 consecutive days in one place is not allowed.
  • Domestic goats and sheep are prohibited in the Pecos Wilderness in order to protect the bighorn sheep population from disease.
  • Storing equipment or supplies is prohibited.
Information Center: Please keep your dogs on a leash for their own safety, to be courteous to other users, to respect & protect wildlife, and to protect vegetation. Dogs should always behave in a responsible manner. Your pet should always be under voice control – this means that your dog will come when called. If your dog does not come when called, you should keep your dog on a leash.  And no matter where you are going, you should always bring your leash with you.

Activities

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Horse Camping

Horse Riding

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Location

 
  Area/Length : 
14.0 miles