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Clark Fork TH
Area Status: Open
Clark Fork Trailhead
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Summit Ranger District (HWY 108) Update 5/25/2023: The only accessible trailheads are: Kennedy Meadows TH. Clark Fork Road opened on 5/24/2023 you can access Clark Fork TH, Disaster Creek TH, Arnot Creek TH. There is still heavy snow, ice, and very high and fast water in creeks, and rivers. The ground is saturated and there are sheets of water coming down the slopes. Call the Ranger Station for more information. |
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| Reservations: | No reservation is required to use this trailhead. The trail leads directly into a Wilderness Area where a FREE wilderness permit is REQUIRED anytime a person or group travels OVERNIGHT. For overnight wilderness trips on the Stanislaus (into the Emigrant, Carson-Iceberg, or Mokelumne Wilderness), visitors must obtain a permit from the Summit Ranger Station (in person during office hours or self issue after hours). |
| Area Amenities: | Parking |
| Fees: | No fee for a Wilderness Permit |
| Permit Info: | A Wilderness permit is required for overnight camping within the Wilderness. |
| Open Season: | May - December |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Restrictions: | Read your Wilderness Permit for regulations. |
| Water: | No Water |
| Restroom: | No Toilet |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Amenities
| Parking: | Parking is very limited at the end of Clark Fork Rd. |
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