California · Hiking · Marble Mountain Wilderness

Wooley Camp

2.0 mi
round trip
171 ft
climb
1,330 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Oct
best months

Is Wooley Camp 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.

Wooley Camp is an easy, short out-and-back hike in California's Marble Mountain Wilderness, within the Ukonom Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest. The trail runs about 2 miles round trip, with a climb of about 170 feet from the low point of 1,134 feet to the high of 1,330 feet. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land. The route is natural-surfaced, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The trail is open year round. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Orleans put May highs around 77°F and October highs around 71°F, with July and August highs near 92°F and winter bringing frequent wet days. Wooley Creek Trail lies about 2.2 miles away, and Black Mountain is about 2.7 miles off. Steinacher Creek Path is about 3.1 miles away. For an overnight stay, Oak Bottom Campground is about 4.5 miles from the camp.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Oct

    Best time to visit Wooley Camp

    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, 10.8 mi away at 403 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.