Each National Recreation Trail has been identified because of its outstanding scenic, cultural or historic value. The seven Northern California National Forests have no fewer than seventeen National Recreation Trails for your enjoyment. Hiking and riding along trails are among the most popular forms of recreation on the National Forests. The National Recreation Trails Use Table provides information at a glance about trail use. To contact the National Forest that manages a trail, consult the National Forests Of Northern California for a list of administrative offices.
Outstanding vistas await the trail user.
On the Plumas NF, the trail crosses the Buck's Lake Wilderness, in the Lassen NF it transverses forest lands and the Lassen Volcanic National Park. Clear Creek NRT 19.3 miles. This trail is along Clear Creek about 6 miles southwest of Happy Camp. Having sparkling pools 20 to 30 feet deep, Clear Creek is surrounded by rich and varied nature around this near-pristine trail. The trail is an easy climb, with occasional pitches of 25 percent, and a top elevation of 4,600 feet.