Contact Info
Six Rivers National Forest
Highway 96
PO Box 410
Orleans, CA 95556
Highway 96
PO Box 410
Orleans, CA 95556
- Phone:
- 530-627-3291
Basics
- Length:
- 5 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 3 - 4 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 5000 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 5000 feet to 5700 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 700 feet
Description
Access is closed on the Smith River NRA due to high water at Eightmile Creek and South Fork Smith River
This trail has not been maintained for several years. Portions of the trail may be difficult to follow or impassable. For experienced wilderness hikers only.
Details
Length:
5 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
3 - 4 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
5000
Elevation Range:
5000 feet to 5700
Elevation Change:
700
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
For Smith River NRA: Access the Boundary trail via the South Kelsey Trailhead or via Gunbarrel Trail. The Boundary trail connects with the South Kelsey near Harrington Lake
For Orleans: At the end of Forest Route 15 otherwise known as the GO Road at the Elk Valley Trailhead. Call Orleans District Office at 530-627-3401.
