California · Hiking

Steinacher

1.0 mi
round trip
121 ft
climb
917 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Oct
best months

Is Steinacher 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.

Steinacher is a short, easy out-and-back hike in the Ukonom Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about a mile long, with a low point of 759 feet and a high of 917 feet, so the one-way climb is about 121 feet. The route is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes, which makes it a flexible option for riders and pack animals. It stays open year-round, and the surrounding area offers several other trails within a short distance. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Orleans show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 71°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. Wooley Creek and Steinacher Creek Path both lie within a third of a mile, and Oak Bottom Campground is about 1.6 miles away. The Salmon River, a canoeing destination, is roughly 3.2 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Oct

    Best time to visit Steinacher

    Best months: April–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

      50° / 37°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 39°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      62° / 41°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 43°

      11 wet

    5. May

      77° / 48°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 52°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 57°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 56°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      86° / 51°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 46°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 42°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 37°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orleans, CA, 7.5 mi away at 403 ft. The station sits about 500 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.