California · Hiking · Trinity Alps Wilderness

North Fork Low Water Bypass C

1.0 mi
round trip
12 ft
climb
3,364 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Oct
best months

Is North Fork Low Water Bypass C open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name North Fork Low Water Bypass C, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

North Fork Low Water Bypass C is an easy hike in California's Trinity Alps Wilderness, within the Big Bar Ranger District of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The route is short, about a mile out and back, with a total elevation gain of just 12 feet, so it works well as a quick stop or a pairing with other trails in the area. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced, with horses allowed. Bikes are not permitted. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cecilville show May highs around 75°F and October highs near 70°F, while July averages climb to about 96°F. That station sits roughly 1,000 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Nearby options include the Morrison Gulch hike about 0.3 miles away and Rattlesnake Creek about 1.4 miles off. For an overnight base, Hobo Gulch Campground is about 5 miles away, and the North Fork Trinity River offers canoeing at about 6.5 miles.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Oct

    Best time to visit North Fork Low Water Bypass C

    Best months: March–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.

    1. Jan

      45° / 30°

    2. Feb

      51° / 31°

    3. Mar

      59° / 33°

    4. Apr

      66° / 36°

    5. May

      75° / 42°

    6. Jun

      85° / 46°

    7. Jul

      96° / 52°

    8. Aug

      94° / 50°

    9. Sep

      89° / 45°

    10. Oct

      70° / 37°

    11. Nov

      54° / 33°

    12. Dec

      43° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cecilville, CA, 9.5 mi away at 2,310 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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.