Poker Flat Trailhead

Three miles north of West Branch Campground on the paved forest road 48 (Grayback Rd) is the turnoff to Poker Flat Trailhead. Another 9 miles on gravel roads will get you to the Poker Flat Trailhead, parking lot and restroom. The trail heads south following near the forest boundary to Youngs Valley where you can pick up the Clear Creek National Recreation Trail.

General Information

Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave. Dogs on leash only in parking lot and developed areas.

No wilderness permits are required for day or overnight stays in the Siskiyou Wilderness. A current California Campfire Permit is required to use a camp stove, barbecue or have a campfire. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Inquire at the Ranger Station before having a fire.

No fee

Getting There

Directions

From Happy Camp go north on Indian Creek Rd/Forest Service Road 48 approx. 15 miles to Forest Road 18N33 on the left. Follow the signs on this gravel road to Forest Road 18N30, turn right and continue on to the trailhead and parking lot.