There is road access to or near the Wilderness boundary on every side. Access from the west is also possible by the way of Ruth and the Jones Ridge Road through Six Rivers National Forest. From the Sacramento Valley, you may reach the Wilderness by turning west at Willows, Corning, or Red Bluff. Distances to Wilderness trailheads from the east side vary between 50 to 90 miles from Highway 5. Visitors to this Wilderness must expect, on every route, considerable miles of travel over rough and dusty dirt roads.
Roads are often in use by logging trucks.
Be sure to keep to the right side of the road at all times, especially around blind corners. Access to the Wilderness is possible from early May to late October most years. Winter time use of the Wilderness should be contemplated only by those persons trained and experienced in travel and survival under adverse weather conditions. Access to the Wilderness boundaries can be severely hampered in winter by muddy roads and snow conditions. Many roads are closed during winter - please check with the closest Ranger Station.