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Feather River Canyon Trails:
Ben Lomond Trail	Indian Springs Trail	Yellow Creek Trail
Chambers Creek Trail
Middle Fork Trails (access from La Porte road):
No Ear Trail, Oddie, McCarthy Trails	Lost Cabin Springs/Bachs Creek Trails
Bucks Lake Wilderness Trails
Gold Lake Trail	Granite Gap Trail	Mill Creek Trail
Right Hand Branch of Mill Creek Trail	Three Lakes Trail	Three Lakes PCT Tie
Bucks Lake Area Trails:
Grizzly Forebay Trail	Grizzly Forebay Gauging Station Trail	Bucks Summit Trail
Kellogg Lake Trail
Antelope Lake Area Trails:
Antelope Lake/Taylor Lake Trail	Cold Stream Trail	Middle Creek Trail
Accessible Fishing Trail	Round Valley Lake Nature Trail	Antelope Lake Nature Trail
North Fork Fishing Trail	Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)

Feather River Canyon Trails

Ben Lomond Trail

Ben Lomond Trail length is 4.8 miles, rated difficulty is hard, time to hike is 7 hours to Ben Lomond Peak and 8 hours to Chips Lake, and elevation changes from 2,300 to 6,450 feet. Trail head is located at Chips Creek on Hwy 70, approximately 25 miles west of Quincy. There's a spectacular view at the top.

Indian Springs Trail

Indian Springs Trail length is 6.5 miles, rated difficulty is hard, and time to hike is 5 to 6 hours to Indian Springs. Trail head is located at the Ely Stamp Mill rest area, across from Belden, approximately 25 miles west of Quincy on Hwy 70. There are great campsites along the way.

Yellow Creek Trail

Yellow Creek Trail length is 1.4 miles, rated difficulty is easy, and time to hike is 1 1/2 hours to Indian Springs. Trail head is located to the right of the Ely Stamp Mill rest area, across from Belden, approximately 25 miles west of Quincy on hwy 70. This is an enjoyable day hike that ends in a box canyon.

Chambers Creek Trail

Chambers Creek Trail length is 4.2 miles, rated difficulty is Moderate, and time to hike is 2 to 3 hours to bridge and 6 hours to the top. Trail head is located across from Indian Jim school, approximately 40 miles from Quincy on Hwy 70. There are beautiful waterfalls at bridge.

Middle Fork Trails (access from La Porte Road)

No Ear Trail, Oddie, McCarthy Trails

From Quincy travel 4 miles on the Bucks Lake Road to Slate Creek Road and turn left. Travel 8.8 miles past Deanes Valley campground to ridge top. Look for road signs and take the left fork (Forest Road #23N99) and travel 1.5 miles to trail signs for Oddie and No Ear Bar trails. The McCarthy Bar trail head is to the left of sign and 1 mile further. 4-wheel drive is recommended.

No Ear Trail length is 1.5 miles, rated difficulty is Strenuous, and time to hike is 1.5 hours in and 2 to 3 hours out. Campsites are few and there is a 1500 foot decent to the river where fishing is good.

Oddie Bar length is 1.3 miles, rated difficulty is Strenuous, and time to hike is 1 hour to river and 3 hours out.

McCarthy Bar Trail length is 1.7 miles, rated difficulty is Strenuous, and time to hike is 1.5 hours in and 2.5 hours out. Campsites are few, fishing is good, and the views are beautiful.

Lost Cabin Springs/Bachs Creek Trails

Through Quincy heading east, go 3.9 miles to La Porte Rd turn off. Turn right drive 7.3 miles, make a right turn onto graveled road (23N92). Sign states Lost Cabin Springs and Middle Fork Trails. Proceed 2.1 miles to "Y", take left fork (23N92A) for 1 mile to Lost Cabin Springs. Follow signing here to railheads. 4-wheel drive is recommended.

Lost Cabin Springs Trail length is 0.8 miles, rated difficulty is Strenuous and Very Steep (Caution: Watch your footing!), and time to hike is 45 minutes in and 1.5 hours out.

Bachs Creek Trail length is 2.4 miles, rated difficulty is Strenuous and Very Steep (Caution: Watch your footing!), and time to hike is 1.5 hours in and 3 hours out.

Bucks Lake Wilderness Trails

• Bucks Lake Wilderness Guide
• Bucks Lake Wilderness Trail Map

From Quincy go west 9.2 miles on Bucks Lake Rd, Turn right on graveled road (24N29X). Note: Silver Lake sign. Proceed 6.4 miles to campground and lake. There is approximately 2 miles of the PCT in the Bucks Lake Wilderness.

Gold Lake Trail

Gold Lake Trail head is located at Silver Lake Campground. Trail length is 1.5 miles, rated difficulty is Easy, and time to hike is 30 minutes. Swimming and fishing at the lake. Campsites are limited. This trail accesses the Bucks Lake Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Granite Gap Trail

Granite Gap Trail head junction marked by a sign on Gold Lake Trail. Trail length is 0.9 miles, rated difficulty is Easy and Steep, and time to hike is 30 minutes. Accesses Mud Lake, Rock Lake, and the PCT, where Granite Gap terminates. Campsites located at Mud Lake. Campsites are limited at Rock Lake

Mill Creek Trail

Mill Creek Trail head is located approximately 1/2 mile west of Whitehorse Campground on the Bucks Lake Road, near the Bucks Creek parking area. Trail follows the northeast shore of Bucks Lake. Trail length is 5.5 miles, rated difficulty is Moderate, and time to hike is 3 hours. RECOMMENDED for horses. Motor Vehicles PROHIBITED.

Right Hand Branch of Mill Creek Trail

Right Hand Branch of Mill Creek - Trail leaves the Mill Creek trail on the northeast shore of Bucks Lake. Trail length is 6 miles, rated difficulty is Moderate, and time to hike is 3 hours.

Three Lakes Trail

Three Lakes Trail head is located at Lower Three Lakes. A narrow, very rough road with turnouts leads 13 miles from Lower Bucks Lake the trail head. Trail length is 1 mile, rated difficulty is Moderate, and time to hike is 1hour. RECOMMENDED for horses. Motor Vehicles PROHIBITED.

Three Lakes PCT Tie

Three Lakes PCT Tie Trail utilizes the above mentioned access and trail head. Trail length is 0.5 mile and rated difficulty is Easy. RECOMMENDED for horses. Motor Vehicles PROHIBITED.

Bucks Lake Area Trails

Grizzly Forebay Trail

The main road to the Grizzly Forebay Trail head goes past Lower Bucks Lake. It is a pleasant jaunt extending along the north shore of Grizzly Forebay to the inlet of Grizzly creek. There are a few short, steep pitches along the trail. Trail length is 1 1/4 mile.
NOT RECOMMENDED for horses. Motor vehicles PROHIBITED.

Grizzly Forebay Gauging Station Trail

Grizzly Forebay Gauging Station Trail head parking is at the Forebay Trail trail head. The trail leaves the road west of the parking area descending to the dam and descending gradually 1/3 mile to the Stream Gauging Station. NOT RECOMMENDED for horses. Motor vehicles PROHIBITED.

Bucks Summit Trail

Bucks Summit Trail head is located at Bucks Summit on the Bucks Lake Rd. This trail is a loop trail. It is an excellent cross country skiing trail in the winter and a good horse trail in the summer. Trail length is 5 miles, rated difficulty is Easy, and time to hike is 2.5 hours.

Kellogg Lake Trail - This trail is not maintained at this time.

Antelope Lake Area Trails

Antelope Lake/Taylor Lake Trail

Trail head is located right before the dam at Antelope Lake on the Genesee Rd. This trail is in excellent horse trail with a corral located at the trail head. The trail will take you through meadows and you will cross creeks, but most of he time you will travel through a forested area. This you reach the top it will open up and offer spectacular views. This trail connects with the Middle Creek and the Cold Stream trails. Trail length is 10 miles, rated difficulty is Easy to Moderate, and time to hike is 4 to 5 hours.

Cold Stream Trail

Trail head is located 2 miles south of Antelope Lake on the Genesee Rd. Trail length is 2.5 miles, rated difficulty is Easy to Moderate, and time to hike is 1.5 hours one way.

Middle Creek Trail

Middle Creek Trail head is located 71/2 miles south of Antelope Lake on the Genesee Rd, just past the Hungry Creek Rd. turnoff. Trail length is 5.5 miles, rated difficulty is Easy to Moderate, and time to hike is 2.5 hours one way. This trail winds through mostly virgin country. You will see beautiful meadows along the way, and in the fall the aspen trees are a ~ril1iant yellow. Fishing in Hungry Creek and Middle Creek is good. This trail is an excellent horse trail.

Accessible Fishing Trail

This accessible fishing trail is located in the Long Point Campground at Antelope Lake. This trail is wheelchair accessible. A cement path leads to a picnic area and a fishing dock. There is an accessible restroom and drinking fountain along the trail.

Round Valley Lake Nature Trail

Trail head is located near the parking area at Round Valley Lake. Trail length is 1 miles, rated difficulty is Easy to Moderate, and time to hike is 30 minutes.

Antelope Lake Nature Trail

Trail head is located at Lone Rock Campground. This trail provides an opportunity to learn about the wildlife in the area. Trail length is 0.25 miles and is rated difficulty is Easy.

North Fork Fishing Trail

The trail head is located at the PG&E Powerhouse on the Caribou Rd. From Hwy 70 take the Caribou Rd travel 8 miles to the powerhouse. This trail provides fishing access to the North Fork of the Feather River.

Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)

The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most scenic trails in America. It spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada. About 70 miles of the trail stretch across the Plumas National Forest, with elevations ranging from 2,400 to 7,000 feet. On the Mt. Hough District the PCT can be accessed at Belden in the Feather River Canyon, and at Bucks Summit on the Bucks Lake Road. PCT.org