Snowfall closes the hiking season from late fall to late spring. For more information, contact Klamath National Forest at 1312 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097. High Grade NRT 5.5 miles. This trail is in the North Warner Mountains northeast of Alturas. It travels high over the backbone of the Warner Range.
Trail gradients are moderate.
At its top elevation of 7,800 feet, one catches spectacular views of Goose Lake and Surprise Valley. Named for a gold rush town erected in the early 1900's, numerous historic ruins remain along the trail. Hiking and equestrian uses are permissible. Camp and picnic facilities are available 1.5 miles northwest of the northern trailhead. Access is usually blocked by snow from November through early June.