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Girard Ridge Lookout

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sites: Apr–Oct
best months

Is Girard Ridge Lookout open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Girard Ridge Lookout, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-13 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest

As of Nov 10, 1:00 AM PST · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 4,814 ft
Near MccloudMt. Shasta Ranger District · Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Girard Ridge Lookout was constructed in 1931 and used by the Forest Service on a regular basis until 1981. It is one of the few remaining historic lookouts on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The structure at Girard Ridge is reportedly the oldest lookout of its particular design remaining in California. It was restored to its original character in 1997. The lookout offers primitive accommodations, but visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of the mountains during the day and bright, starry skies at night. Staying at Girard Ridge Lookout is an unforgettable experience.

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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Best time to visit Girard Ridge Lookout
Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
1. Jan
  44° / 27°
  13 wet
2. Feb
  48° / 28°
  12 wet
3. Mar
  53° / 31°
  13 wet
4. Apr
  59° / 34°
  11 wet
5. May
  68° / 40°
  9 wet
6. Jun
  76° / 46°
  5 wet
7. Jul
  85° / 51°
  2 wet
8. Aug
  84° / 49°
  2 wet
9. Sep
  78° / 44°
  3 wet
10. Oct
  64° / 38°
  6 wet
11. Nov
  50° / 31°
  11 wet
12. Dec
  43° / 27°
  13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Shasta, CA, 13.5 mi away at 3,613 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.