South Kelsey Trail
This information is a public record of the 1979 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.
South Kelsey Trail
USDA Forest Service
Backcountry Trail
- Length
17 miles
- Elevation Gain
--
- Route Type
out & back
- Length
17 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
The South Kelsey Trail accesses the Wild and Scenic and Awesome South Fork of the Smith River and the Siskiyou Wilderness.
South Kelsey No 4E06 trail marker. Photo by Rob DiPerna.
Buck Creek Bridge, South Kelsey Trail. Photo by Jason Hoorn.
South Fork Smith River, South Kelsey Trail. Photo by Jason Hoorn.
Photo by Jason Hoorn.
Photo by Jason Hoorn.
Location: Six Rivers National Forest
- States: California
- Counties: Del Norte
The South Kelsey Trail accesses the Wild and Scenic and Awesome South Fork of the Smith River and the Siskiyou Wilderness. The trail follows the river for seven miles and then begins its ascent to the Siskiyou Wilderness High Country and eventually connects to the Klamath National Forest. The high country visitor is rewarded with awesome views of the Pacific Ocean, the rugged Siskiyou and Marble Mountains, and Mount Shasta, all this with low visitor use and lots of solitude.
Accessibility Information
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Allowed Uses:
Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeingOther Activities
- Camping
- Fishing
- Rock climbing
- Snow, snow play general
- Wildlife viewing / observation
Public Contact
Phil BonoGasquet Ranger Station
Gasquet Ranger Station
Gasquet, CA 95543
[email protected] • (707) 457-3131
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
More Details
- Elevation (low): 1040
- Elevation (high): 5775
- Elevation (cumulative): --
- Part of a Trail System? No
- Surface (primary): Soil
- Surfaces (additional): Soil
- Tread Width (average): 24"
- Tread Width (minimum): --
- Running length (minimum): --
- Tread Grade (average, percent): 7
- Tread Grade (maximum): 20
- Running length (maximum): --
- Cross-slope (average, percent): --
- Cross-slope (maximum): --
- Running length (maximum): --
- Certified as an NRT
Oct 4, 1979