South Fork National Recreation Trail

Overview

The South Fork Nation Recreation Trail is a scenic and gentle climb up the South Fork Trinity River in Shasta-Trinity National Forest into the Yolla Bolly - Middle Eel Wilderness. The first 7.2 miles is a popular and easy former wagon road that is a now a wide doubletrack dirt path, commonly used by families and mountain bikers. Several small picturesque bridges allow easy crossing over the river. The remaining 9-10 miles is more rarely traveled.

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Marie Creek, named for early 20th century south fork resident Marie Lamb, where it crosses trail.

Marie Creek, named for early 20th century south fork resident Marie Lamb, where it crosses trail.

Nice place to cool off

Nice place to cool off

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