Recreation
National forests and grasslands are ours to enjoy now and into the future. So is it up to all of us to care for these natural resources.
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Frequently Asked Question
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Recreation
A61 Fernandez Trailhead
Drive 28.5 miles up Beasore Rd and turn left at the Fernandez trail sign (Rd 5S05). Continue for two miles on this dirt road to the large parking area. The most common hike from the Fernandez…
A64 Norris Lake/Jackass Trailhead
The Norris Lake trail is 3.0 miles long. It begins at Norris Trailhead and connects to the Jackass Lakes Trail.Take Beasore Road to the 5S86 (Norris Lake) road on the left, travel approximately two…
A67 Chiquito/Quartz Trailhead
The most common destinations from Quartz/Chiquito Trailhead is Chiquito Lake 2.7 miles. Chiquito Trail goes over Chiquito Pass to Yosemite National Park boundary. Chain Lakes is 8.4 miles, and…
Ackerman Campground
Site Open
Located on the shores of Lewiston Lake, eight miles north of Lewiston on Trinity Dam Boulevard, and 20 miles from Weaverville.This campground is on the waters edge, offers beautiful scenery, and is a…
Acorn Trail
The Acorn Trail is 2.1-miles-long and climbs about 1,700'. It begins at Acorn Road/Wrightwood and ends at the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (commonly known as the PCT) / Blue Ridge Road.Â
Adams Lake
Small Adams Lake is reached after a stiff 2½-mile hike through steep forest. Good chances for solitude. (R9W - T38N - S30)
Adobe Trail 31W03
This trail has sustained damage from the 2025 Gifford Fire. The Adobe trail is a gentle trail and is in good shape for hiking and stock. From the trail head you climb up a grassy knoll via switch…
Adobe Trailhead
Site Open
The site is located on Hwy #166. 20 miles east of Santa Maria.Adobe Trailhead has one large parking area and serving hikers, equestrians. No motorized use allowed. The facility has no drinking…
Adventure Mountain
Site Closed
Located on the top of Echo Summit, Adventure Mountain offers 18 machine groomed tubing lanes for every level. The plowed parking area is located safely away from U.S. Highway 50 and the resort offers…
Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe
Nestled on over 40 pristine acres at the top of Echo Summit, Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe is South Lake Tahoe's premier machine groomed sledding, tubing, and snow play resort. Adventure Mountain…