Backpacking in Six Rivers NF backcountry

5 documented trips · 0 total feet of climbing across all routes

Six Rivers NF backcountry at a glance

CaliPeaks documents 5 backpacking routes in Six Rivers NF backcountry, covering 144.9 miles of trail and 0 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 6 mi (Island Lake Trail) to 49.4 mi (Haypress).

The area is managed by Six Rivers National Forest (USFS). None of the documented routes require a wilderness permit. The most-recommended months across these routes are May, June, July.

Island Lake Trail

Island Lake Trail is a 3-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Six Rivers NF backcountry. Difficulty i…

6 migain n/a1–2 daysDiff 10

Bridge Creek Trail

Bridge Creek Trail is a 10.2-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Six Rivers NF backcountry. Difficul…

20.4 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 40

Haypress

Haypress is a 24.7-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Six Rivers NF backcountry. Difficulty is esti…

49.4 migain n/a4–6 daysDiff 60

Boise Creek Campground Trail

Boise Creek Campground Trail is a 35-mile point-to-point route in Six Rivers NF backcountry. Difficulty is estimated from distance (Very str…

35 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 70

Wooley Creek Trail

Wooley Creek Trail is a 34.1-mile point-to-point route in Six Rivers NF backcountry. Difficulty is estimated from distance (Very strenuous);…

34.1 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 70

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