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Mount Ararat

This is a scenic recreation destination.  The Pacific Crest Trail lay just below this basalt rock outcrop, in the Little Bear Creek Valley.  About an hours drive west, then south on the Primary Forest Route 119, to the 23N60, then a 4WD only road, the 23N62X.  THIS IS NOT AN OHV AREA.  Mt. Ararat is a beautiful place for scenic views, photo opportunity, and to experience what feels like another world.  The Mt. Ararat area was formed in the Paleozoic Era, and is of the metavolcanic sequence.  Part of the Franklin Canyon Formation, this area consists mainly of meta-andesite, metadacite, metasodarhyolite, and metatuff. 

General Information

Photo of Feather River Ranger District front office with flag and forest sign.

Address: 875 Mitchell Ave., Oroville, CA 95965-4699
Phone: 530-534-6500
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Closed Midday for Lunch (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Elevation

5016 ft.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

Pacific Crest Trail

The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada.

Last updated September 8, 2025