courtesy of Six Rivers National Forest
Six Rivers National Forest is an enormous forest offering a wide variety of activities for people of every age. The forest encompasses nearly one million acres and stretches southward from the Oregon border for more than 140 miles.
Portions of the forest lie in four different counties, with a large portion in Humboldt County. The things you’ll see when visiting Six Rivers are awe-inspiring. You have the opportunity to hike, or ride horseback along trails through the rugged mountains, stands of redwoods and grasslands. Enjoy great fishing, whitewater rafting and kayaking in the area’s many rivers and streams. Wildlife lovers may spot rare animals and plants, and the area is also known as the home of the legendary Bigfoot. There are a number of places where you can enter the park. Highways 199, 96, 36 and 299 all run through Six Rivers National Forest, and Hwy 101 runs parallel to it. For more information on camping, activities and directions, call the Six Rivers National Forest Headquarters in Eureka at (707) 442-1721. www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers