Hiking

The Six Rivers National Forest has hundreds of miles of trails for hikers. From a smooth path through the deep forest to a challenging ascent of the wilderness areas, opportunities abound for most experience levels.

Backpacking

Backpacking on the Six Rivers offers opportunities for the hiker to enjoy getaways to places that very few people ever see. With hundreds of miles of trails hikers can explore areas where they will encounter few, if any, other visitors.

General Hiking

It is not possible for us to visit all trails on a frequent basis. We often must rely on reports from the public concerning current trail conditions. If you visit any trails on the forest and note conditions different from what is listed here, we invite and welcome you to report what you observe to our headquarters at (707) 442-1721. 

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Day Hikes

Numerous interesting short trails provide the casual hiker an insight into the natural and cultural landscapes of the Six Rivers.

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Aikens Creek Trail

River access trail to the Klamath River near the Aikens Creek/Bluff Creek recreational area.

Bailey Canyon Campground Trail

This trail system was designed to connect the two Forest Service campgrounds (Fir Cove and Bailey Canyon) located along Ruth Lake. The trail contours along the edge of the lake and provides access…

Barry Creek Trail

This trail was originally used for cattle drives in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Bear Wallow Trail (Gasquet)

Bell Swamps Trail

This trail is on the western side of the Trinity Alps Wilderness. It takes off from the intersection of the Tish Tang Trail (#6E18) and Horse Ridge Trail (#6E08), and goes to Lower Ferguson Meadows…

Big Flat Campground

Site Closed

Big Flat Campground is a small, quiet campground bordered by Hurdygurdy Creek. Since it is far from towns and highways, it’s the perfect place to “get away from it all.” The campground is…

Blacks Camp Trail

Blue Jay Mine Trail

This trail was used in the 1940s to access a small manganese mine during the World War II effort. Much of the trail is on the old jeep road constructed during this mining era. This trail was impacted…

Blue Lake Trail

Bluff Creek Historical Trail