Trinity Alps Wilderness Area Restrictions

USDA FOREST SERVICE
TRINITY WILDERNESS AREA RESTRICTIONS
KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST—FOREST ORDER 25-05-06
SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST—FOREST ORDER 10-25-13
SHASTA-TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST—FOREST ORDER 14-25-03

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Six Rivers National Forest, and Klamath National Forest. This Order is effective from September 19, 2025, through September 19, 2028. 

1. Entering or being in the Wilderness Areas as part of a group that includes more than 10 persons.  36 C.F.R. § 261.58(f).
2. Possessing or using a bicycle, wagon, cart, or other mechanized mode of travel. 

36 CFR § 261.57(h). 

3. Camping within the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area any time of year without a valid wilderness permit.  36 C.F.R. § 261.58(e).
4. Camping for more than 14 nights within a 30-day period, starting with the first night of occupancy.  36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).
5. Disposing of debris, garbage, or other waste.  36 C.F.R. § 261.57(g).
6. Disposing of soap water waste within 200 feet of any water source.  36 C.F.R. § 261.57(g).
7. Depositing of bodily waste within 200 feet of lakes, streams, springs, campsites, or trails. 36 C.F.R. § 261.57(g).
8. Storing or leaving unattended any equipment, personal property or supplies for a period of more than 24 hours.  36 C.F.R. § 261.57(f).
9. Shortcutting a switchback while on a National Forest System trail.  36 C.F.R. § 261.55(e).
10. Hitching, tethering, or hobbling a horse or other saddle or pack animal:  

a. To a tree, except while loading and unloading or when traveling. 

b. Within 200 feet of a lake, stream, or campsite except while loading or unloading or while traveling.   

36 C.F.R. § 261.58(aa).  

11. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood fire for any purpose within the Trinity Alps Wilderness Campfire Prohibition Areas 1, 2 and 3, as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B.  36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a).
12. Storing any food or refuse, unless placed in a bear-proof canister in the Canyon Creek and Swift Creek drainage areas, as shown on Exhibit C. In all other areas, any bear-proof system designed to prevent access by bears must be used.  36 C.F.R. § 261.58(cc). 

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:  

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from the Order.
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
3. Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit are not exempt from the prohibitions listed above. However, persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may use portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel, with a shut-off valve in locations where wood fires are prohibited. 

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A. 

A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581. 

Executed at Redding, California on the 18th day of September, 2025 

 RACHEL A. BIRKEY                                      CHRIS CHRISTOFFERSON            KRISTEN LARK 

 Forest Supervisor                                        Forest Supervisor                           Acting Forest Supervisor 

 Shasta-Trinity National Forest               Klamath National Forest             Six Rivers National Forest 

Exhibit A 

Campfire Prohibition Area 1 

1. The boundary of the Trinity Alps Wilderness Campfire Prohibition Closure Area 1 begins at the intersection of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest boundary and Section 4, Township 36 N, Range 10 W, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian (MDBM),
2. then continues south along the east edge of Section 4 to its intersection with the north edge of Section 15, Township 36 N, Range 10 W, MDBM,
3. then continues east along the north edge of Section 15 to its intersection with the east edge of Section 15, Township 36 N, Range 10 W, MDBM,
4. then continues south along the east edge of Section 15 to its intersection with the north edge of Section 23, Township 36 N, Range 10 W, MDBM,
5. then continues east along the north edge of Section 23 to its intersection with the east edge of Section 23, Township 36 N, Range 10 W, MDBM,
6. then continues south along the east edge of Section 23 to its intersection with the south edge of Section 35, Township 36 N, Range 10 W, MDBM,
7. then continues west along the south edge of Section 35 to its intersection with the west edge of Section 34, Township 36 N, Range 10 W, MDBM,
8. then continues north along the west edge of Section 34 to its intersection with south edge of Section 21, Township 36 N, Range 10 W, MDBM
9. then continues west along the south edge of Section 21 to its intersection with Forest Trail No. 10W08, Section 28, Township 36 N, Range 10 W, MDBM,
10. then continues south along Forest Trail No. 10W08 to its intersection with the south edge of Section 28, Township 36 N, Range 10 W, MDBM,
11. then continues west along the south edge of Section 28 to its intersection with the west edge of Section 30, Township 36 N, Range 11 W, MDBM,
12. then continues north along the west edge of Section 30 to its intersection with the north edge of Section 6, Township 36 N, Range 11 W, MDBM,
13. then continues east along the north edge of Section 6 to its intersection with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest boundary, Section 5, Township 36 N, Range 10 W, MDBM,
14. then continues east along the Shasta-Trinity National Forest boundary back to the starting point, as shown in Exhibit B. 

Campfire Prohibition Area 2 

1. The boundary of the Trinity Alps Wilderness Campfire Prohibition Closure Area 2 begins at the northwest corner of Section 28, Township 36 N, Range 9 W, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian (MDBM),
2. then continues east along the north edge of Section 28 to its intersection with east edge of Section 27, Township 36 N, Range 9 W, MDBM,
3. then continues south along the east edge of Section 27 to its intersection with Forest Trail No. 09W14, Section 34, Township 36 N, Range 9 W, MDBM,
4. then continues east along Forest Trail No. 09W14 to its intersection with the east edge of Section 35, Township 36 N, Range 9 W, MDBM,
5. then continues south along the east edge of Section 35 to its intersection with the south edge of Section 35, Township 36 N, Range 9 W, MDBM,
6. then continues west along south edge of Section 35 to its intersection with the unnamed creek flowing south from Lake Anna, Section 35, Township 36 N, Range 9 W, MDBM,
7. then continues south along the unnamed creek to its intersection with the east edge of Section 3, Township 35 N, Range 9 W, MDBM,
8. then continues south along the east edge of Section 3 to its intersection with the south edge Section 3, Township 35 N, Range 9 W, MDBM,
9. then continues west along the south edge of Section 3 to its intersection with the west edge of Section 4, Township 35 N, Range 9 W, MDBM,
10. then continues north along the west edge of Section 4 to its intersection with the south edge of Section 33, Township 36 N, Range 9 W, MDBM,
11. then continues west along the south edge of Section 33 to its intersection with the west edge of Section 33, Township 36 N, Range 9 W, MDBM,
12. then continues north along the west edge of Section 33, back to the starting point, as shown in Exhibit B. 

Campfire Prohibition Area 3 

1. The boundary of the Trinity Alps Wilderness Campfire Prohibition Closure Area 3 begins at the northwest corner of Section 35, Township 37 N, Range 10 W, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian (MDBM),
2. Then continues east along the north edge of Section 35 to its intersection with the east edge of Section 35, Township 37 N, Range 10 W, MDBM,
3. then continues south along the east edge of Section 35 to its intersection with the south edge of 35, Township 36 ½ N, Range 10 W, MDBM,
4. then continues west along the south edge of Section 35 to its intersection with the west edge of Section 35, Township 36 ½ N, Range 10 W, MDBM,
5. then continues north along the west edge of Section 35, back to the starting point, as shown in Exhibit B.