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Reservation: No
Season: Year-round

Directions

From Covelo, Travel one mile north on State Hwy. #162 EAST. Travel approximately 9 miles to the Eel River Bridge. After you cross the bridge turn left on to M1/Indian Dick Rd and travel approximately 33 miles to road junction 25N15 (Haynes Delight/Soldier Ridge.) Turn right and continue on this road for 3 miles to the trailhead.

Location Information
Soldier Ridge Trailhead provides access to Minnie Lake, Solomon Peak and French Cove. This trailhead offers quick access to the high country near Solomon Peak.

An easy hike from this trailhead is Soldier Ridge-Johnson's Headquarters. This trail is gentle and easy to follow. If you have more time it is about another hour hike from Johnson's Headquarters to Solomon Peak. Round trip is four miles.

There are several opportunities for extended loop hikes of four days to a week or more, which offer a variety of experiences.
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