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Grays Falls Trail

Current Conditions
Beware! Poison Oak is found off-trail in this area year round.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#6E30

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

This trail takes off from the Gray Falls Day Use Site, it is a river access trail to the wild and scenic Trinity River. Three different trail segments make up this trail system, it's approximately 0.4 mile hike to the river from the two different trailhead starting points. This trail is mostly used for fishing, rafting, and general river recreation activities.

This trail is featured as a Redwood EdVentures Quest. Find it here. 

Total Length: ~1 mile round trip
Difficulty: Moderate, steep with stairs (~300’ elevation change)

A wooden sign along a highway. Mounatains in the background.

Address: 580 Highway 96 Willow Creek, CA 95573
Phone: (530) 629-2118
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm; Closed weekends. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

Eastbound on HWY 299, about 12 miles east of Willow Creek (between Hawkins Bar and Burnt Ranch) turn left at the “Gray Falls, Six Rivers National Forest (Day Use Only)” sign. Then follow the gravel road to your right and park in the Day Use Picnic Area (with toilet & picnic tables).

Westbound on HWY 299, about 2 miles west of Burnt Ranch turn right at the “Gray Falls, Six Rivers National Forest (Day Use Only)” sign (see gravel road directions above). 

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 3, 2026