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Recreation Opportunities

biking
Hundreds of miles of trails and roads are accessible by bike.  Generally, the trails are hilly and rocky, winding through pine forests and open…
Hiker hiking up grassy hill
The Six Rivers National Forest has hundreds of miles of trails for hikers. From a smooth path through the deep forest to a challenging ascent of the…
Four horses with saddles grazing in grassy field surrounded by trees
One of the most pleasurable types of recreation to be enjoyed on the Six Rivers National Forest is horseback riding
Boats filled with people fishing rowing across Fish Lake
Fishing on all rivers, streams and lakes in the Six Rivers National Forest is regulated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. A current…
dirt bike on trail with purple flowers
Off-Highway Vehicle recreation, including All-Terrain Vehicle and motorcycle use, is just one of the many uses allowed on National Forest lands. It…
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Interpretive Areas of the Forest
Empty picnic table overlooking river
Picnicking may be enjoyed anywhere on the National Forest, but tables and grills are provided at many designated picnicking sites.
Signs for Middle Fork Smith River and National Forest Scenic Byway
Well-maintained highways allow easy passage and create a network of discovery. Drives link the mountains, valleys, rivers, and forests, that surround…
Group of people sunbathing and relaxing in and next to river
The cool, clean lakes, rivers and streams of the Six Rivers National Forest can be a welcome relief from the heat and sun of the California summer.…
Person walking in deep snow through forest while pulling sled
There are winter opportunities