California · Mountain biking

Rock Lake Trail

0.2 mi
round trip
32 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Rock Lake Trail open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Plumas National Forest.

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

Rock Lake Trail is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in California's Plumas National Forest, within the Beckwourth Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land, and the trail sits at an elevation of about 6,258 feet, rising to about 6,316 feet over the course of 0.32 miles. The climb is rated hard, so riders should be prepared for a steep grade on this short stretch of trail. Summer is the warmest time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Bowman Dam weather station, which sits roughly 900 feet lower, show July highs around 82°F and lows near 54°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 46°F and lows near 29°F. Because the station is lower, temperatures on the trail tend to run cooler. The trail links easily to other routes in the area. The Wades/Jamison Lake Connector lies about 0.2 miles away, and the Jamison Creek Trail is about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, Lakes Basin Group Campground and Lakes Basin Family Campground are both about 2.3 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Rock Lake Trail

    Best months: April–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

      46° / 29°

    2. Feb

      47° / 28°

    3. Mar

      49° / 30°

    4. Apr

      55° / 33°

    5. May

      64° / 40°

    6. Jun

      73° / 47°

    7. Jul

      82° / 54°

    8. Aug

      81° / 54°

    9. Sep

      77° / 51°

    10. Oct

      66° / 42°

    11. Nov

      54° / 34°

    12. Dec

      45° / 29°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bowman Dam, CA, 18 mi away at 5,385 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.

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