| About Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
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| Brooks Ridge Trail |
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Beginning Elevation:
6,000 Feet
Difficulty:
Moderate to Difficult
Elevation Gain:
2,100 Feet
Ending Elevation:
3,900 Feet
Length:
5.2 Miles
Usage:
Light
Reservation:
No
Season:
Year-round
From Harrison Gulch Ranger Station, This trail begins from the West Low Gap Trailhead. This trailhead is located on the west side of the wilderness. From Harrison Gulch Ranger Station drive 7 miles west on Highway 36 to the Wildwood Mad River Road #30. Turn left and continue on this road for approximately 17 miles (passt the end of the pavement) to road 28N43. This road is marked by the "West Low Gap- Wilderness Trails" sign. Turn left and continue for approximately another 8 miles. This is a primitive trailhead and offers no facilities.
Location Information
GENERAL INFORMATION: The Brooks Ridge Trail starts at West Low Gap Trailhead and drops gently downhill through open brush hillsides and timber to Jensen Cabin. From here it drops sharply into the South Fork of the Trinity River and its junction with #10W41 (Powell Ridge). It then follows directly up Brooks Ridge to it's junction with #10W39 (Chicago Camp Trail) and it's end. The only dependable water on the trail is at the river crossing. Parts of this trail are very steep and brushy.
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