California · Hiking · Near Hoopa

South Fork Trinity

15.9 mi
round trip
1,670 ft
climb
1,607 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is South Fork Trinity open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Six Rivers National Forest.

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

South Fork Trinity is a hard hike in California's Six Rivers National Forest, within the Lower Trinity Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back of about 16 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,670 feet, and it reaches a high point of 1,607 feet. The trail is on natural surface, and bikes are allowed. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late spring into fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 78°F and October highs around 74°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. That station sits about 350 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the route run a little cooler. The trail is open from about May 1 to November 15. The Coon Creek Loop starts just 0.1 mile away. Climbers can find The Gargoyle and Main Wall about 1.7 miles off, and Burnt Ranch Campground is roughly 4.8 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Burnt Ranch Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 4.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Rockslide

    Bar

    On your way back · 6 mi
  • If it rains

    Ironsides Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 6 mi

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