Forks of Blue Creek
- 15.3 mi
- round trip
- 3,765 ft
- climb
- 4,877 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
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The Forest Service lists no closures for Six Rivers National Forest.
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Forks of Blue Creek is a hard hike in the Siskiyou Wilderness, part of the Orleans Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest in northern California. The trail is an out-and-back route of about 15 miles, with a one-way climb of roughly 3,765 feet from a low point of about 1,971 feet to a high of about 4,877 feet. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses. Bikes are not permitted. The Boundary Trail lies about 2.5 miles away, and the East Fork Blue Creek and Blue Creek paddling routes are both within about 5 miles. Dillon Creek Campground is about 8 miles off.
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