Bull Pine Mine
- 3.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,185 ft
- climb
- 1,832 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Apr–Jun, Oct
- best months
Is Bull Pine Mine open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Ukonom Ranger District.
Ishi Pishi River Area Use Restriction
Agency alert covering Ukonom Ranger District · Order 05-05-58-26-04 · USFS · Ukonom Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Ukonom Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Bull Pine Mine is a 3.5-mile out-and-back hike on natural trail in California's Six Rivers National Forest, within the Ukonom Ranger District. The climb is moderate, with an elevation gain of 1,185 feet from a low of 721 feet to a high of 1,832 feet, and the route is open year-round. Bikes and horses are both allowed, which makes the trail a practical option for riders and equestrians. The nearest towns are a short drive away, and the surrounding area offers plenty to pair with the hike. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Orleans put May highs around 77°F with lows near 48°F, and October highs around 71°F with lows near 46°F. That station sits well below the trail, so expect cooler temperatures on the higher ground. Bald Butte and Tar Water are both about 0.7 miles away, and Halverson Creek River Access is 1.5 miles off. For an overnight stay, Oak Bottom Campground is about 6.8 miles away.
- Bald ButteHiking0.7 mi
- Tar WaterHiking0.7 mi
- Halverson Creek River AccessHiking1.5 mi
Oak Bottom CampgroundCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain6.8 mi
Dillon Creek CampgroundCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain7.5 mi- DillonCamping7.6 mi
- Ukonom CreekCanoeing8.5 mi
- Camp CreekCanoeing9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Dillon CreekHiking · ~13 min drivePhoto: Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- Bald ButteHiking · ~1 min drive
- Tar WaterHiking · ~1 min drive
- WOOLEY CREEKHiking · ~12 min drive
- HaypressHiking · ~8 min drive
- Stanshaw TrailHiking · ~6 min drive
- Halverson Creek River AccessHiking · ~3 min drive
- Wooley Creek TrailHiking · ~13 min drive
- MccashHiking · ~9 min drive
- Let'er BuckHiking · ~9 min drive
Best time to visit Bull Pine Mine
Best months: April–June and 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.
Jan
50° / 37°
16 wet
Feb
55° / 39°
14 wet
Mar
62° / 41°
15 wet
Apr
68° / 43°
11 wet
May
77° / 48°
8 wet
Jun
83° / 52°
4 wet
Jul
92° / 57°
1 wet
Aug
91° / 56°
1 wet
Sep
86° / 51°
3 wet
Oct
71° / 46°
7 wet
Nov
56° / 42°
14 wet
Dec
48° / 37°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orleans, CA, 11.2 mi away at 403 ft. The station sits about 1,400 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.
