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.
Headquarters
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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Devil's Punchbowl Trail
The Devil’s Punchbowl Trail is steep with many switchbacks; however, it can be enjoyed by the average hiker at a slow, steady pace. Two picturesque lakes and spectacular views of surrounding…
Devils Backbone Trail
The trail is located on top of Mad River Ridge just south of Mad River Rock. This trail is in the footprint of Gobbler Fire 2015, which was part of the 2015 Mad River Complex fire. There are views of…
Dillon Creek Campground
This campground has several single-family campsites, all equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A host may be on-site. Roads…
Doe Flat Trail
Access this trail via the eastern part of Smith River National Recreation Area. The trail is in the Siskiyou Wilderness. The trail descends along an old road for 0.6 miles to a trail which gently…
Doe Flat Trailhead
4.25 miles Easy/moderate Trailhead elevation: 4500' Trail end elevation: 3200' Driving time: 1.2 hours  Trailhead access from the Smith River NRA Visitor Center, 10600 US Highway 199, Gasquet,…
East Fork Blue Creek Trail
Siskiyou Wilderness trail.Beautiful high country scenery and low visitor use. This trail furnishes access to a section of creek bottom that supports a stand of very large Douglas-fir, and one of the…
Elk Camp Ridge (#2E04)
Originally a pack train trail between Crescent City, CA and the gold mines of the Illinois Valley in Oregon, this scenic trail presents panoramic views of high mountain peaks, the Pacific Ocean, and…
Fish Lake Campground
Most sites are suitable for both tent and RV camping. Vault toilets, drinking water, tables and combination fire ring grills are provided. There are no electric/water/sewer hookups nor showers at…
Forks of Blue Trail
Siskiyou Wilderness Trail.Beautiful high country scenery and solitude. Low visitor use. The trail begins at a signboard visible from the Gasquet-Orleans Road (which dead ends to the north, it is not…
