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Overview Mendocino National Forest is located in the Coastal Mountain Range of northern California, just northwest of Sacramento. Very secluded, it is the only one of California’s 18 national Forests not crossed by a paved road or highway. Elevations in … Continued
Overview Six Rivers National Forest is located in the northwestern corner of California bordering the Redwood National Park to the east and the Klamath National Forest to the west. When it was established as a national forest by President Harry … Continued
Overview Klamath National Forest is located in northern California on the border with Oregon. About 1.5% of the forest actually lies Jackson County, Oregon. The forest includes five wilderness areas, Marble Mountain, Russian Wilderness Area, Trinity Alps, Red Buttes Wilderness … Continued
Overview The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is the largest National Forest in California, encompassing 2.2 million acres with over 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. It ranges from 1,000 in elevation (Shasta Lake and its general area) to the spectacular Mt. … Continued
Overview Modoc National Forest is located in the northeast corner of California near Shasta-Trinity National Forest and Lassen National Forest. The forest derives its name from the Native American tribe, the Modocs, that used to inhabit the area. The topography … Continued