Stuart Fork
This hike starts from Bridge Camp Campground. The trail does not vary much in elevation, and good fishing is found along the river. The trail is well maintained and continues for 15 miles. It is rated as easy/moderate.
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Maps are available at the Weaverville Ranger Station or online
No fee
To stay overnight in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, you will need both a wilderness permit and a campfire permit. These are available at outdoor “kiosks” located at the Weaverville Ranger Station (360 Main St), at the kiosk outside of the Supervisor's Office in Redding (3644 Avtech Parkway), at the Shasta Lake Ranger Station (14225 Holiday Road), and at the Fire Stations (Mule Creek & Coffee Creek off Hwy 3 and Junction City & Big Bar off Hwy 299). Campfire permits are also available online.
Groups are limited to 10 persons. Campfire and Bear Canister restrictions. Wilderness travel is limited to foot or horseback. NO gliders, drones, bicycles, motorized vehicles or mechanized equipment of any kind are allowed within the wilderness areas. Wheelchairs are allowed. Please familiarize yourself with Leave No Trace Ethics by taking a course before your trip. Please practice Leave No Trace ethics while in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Leave No Trace describes how to dispose of waste properly, where to travel and camp and other ways to minimize your impact on the land and your impact to other hikers.
Address: 360 Main Street Weaverville, CA 96093
Phone: 530-623-2121
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and 1:45 pm - 4:30 pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)
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