California · Hiking

Portuguese

1.6 mi
round trip
586 ft
climb
3,237 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Oct
best months

Is Portuguese open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Ukonom Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Ukonom Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Portuguese is an easy out-and-back hike in California's Six Rivers National Forest, within the Ukonom Ranger District. The trail is about 1.6 miles long, with a one-way climb of roughly 586 feet from a low point of 2,615 feet to a high of 3,237 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trail is short enough to fit into a half-day, and the climb is gentle enough that it works well for riders on foot. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Cecilville, which sits about 900 feet lower, run to highs near 75°F in May and 70°F in October, while July averages climb to about 96°F. Several other outings lie close by. Steinacher Creek Path and Steinacher are both about 1.2 miles away, and Wooley Creek is about 1.4 miles off. Oak Bottom Campground, roughly 2.8 miles away, offers a place to stay.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Oct

    Best time to visit Portuguese

    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, 20.9 mi away at 2,310 ft. The station sits about 900 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.