Point of Interest
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 it 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.
Length: 17 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
extreme summer and winter conditions
Location: Six Rivers National Forest
County: Del Norte
State: CA
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
-
Average Grade: 7%
Maximum Grade: 20%
Elevation High: 5775 Feet
Elevation Low: 1040 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 24 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Soil
Year Designated: 1979
