Haypress
- 25.5 mi
- round trip
- 2,646 ft
- climb
- 6,393 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Haypress 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.
Haypress is a hard out-and-back hike in the Ukonom Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest in northern California. The trail climbs from a low point of about 4,600 feet to a high of around 6,400 feet, with a total elevation gain of roughly 2,600 feet over the 25.5-mile round trip. The route is on natural surface and allows horses. Bikes are not permitted. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail stays open year-round. Several other outings sit close by. The Let'er Buck hike is less than a mile away, and McCash and Half Moon are both within about 2 miles. Paddlers can head to Ukonom Creek, about 7 miles off.
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Route details
- Distance
- 25.5 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 2,646 ft
- Summit
- 6,549 ft
- Difficulty
- Hard
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Haypress on Pigeon Roost?
About 25.5 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Haypress?
About 2,646 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Haypress?
It is rated hard.
When is the best time for the Haypress?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Pigeon Roost
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
