Plumas National Forest
The Plumas National Forest northeast of Chico, California has many easy trails and a couple of accessible ones. However, remember that a trail designated as “easy” may not be easy enough for you. Visitors to the Plumas National Forest enjoy its “many streams and lakes, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountain valleys, meadows, and lofty peaks.” The Forest is divided into three Ranger Districts. Call before heading out to determine trail conditions.
Phone 530-283-2050 Here is the Forest website.
Beckwourth Ranger District phone 530-836-2575 Trail Descriptions.
Fern Falls Overlook 0.1mile On the Gold Lake Hwy. The trail crosses Gray Eagle Creek and leads to a scenic overlook near Fern Falls.
Grassy Lake Trail 0.8 mile leads past Grassy Lake and crosses Gray Eagle Creek.
Frazier Falls 0.5 mile on the old Gold Lake road. A paved trail leads to a fenced scenic overlook of the 176 foot tall Frazier Falls. ” Individuals in wheelchairs may need assistance. Wheelchair rating difficult”
Red Fir Nature Trail 0.5 mile on the Mills Peak Lookout road. Signed trail interpreting the ecosystem within a red fir stand.
Big Cove Enabler 0.2 miles Leads from Big Cove Campground to the lake.
Feather River Ranger District Phone (530) 534-6500 Trail Descriptions
Big Bald Rock – 0.5 mile one way. Near the town of Berry Creek.
Little North Fork 2 miles one way. After the first 2 miles the trail becomes steep. 15 miles northeast of Brush Creek Work Center. The trail follows the Little North Fork River north towards the historic Robinson Mine but the trail no longer actually reaches Robinson Mine.
Mt. Hough Ranger District Trail Descriptions
Yellow Creek Trail 1.4 miles Near the Ely Stamp Mill rest area, across from Belden, “…an enjoyable day hike that ends in a box canyon.”
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