{"id":16995,"date":"2023-05-25T02:11:49","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T09:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/?p=16995"},"modified":"2023-05-25T02:11:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T09:11:49","slug":"30n16-lassen-nf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/backroads\/30n16-lassen-nf\/","title":{"rendered":"30N16 – Lassen NF"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nanny Creek Trail
\nLassen Road 30N16<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"30N16<\/p>\n

Lassen Back Roads<\/strong>
\nLassen Rd #30N16 \u2013 Lassen National Forest<\/a>
\nNanny Creek \/ McGowan XC
\nE of Mineral, CA<\/p>\n

Narrow dirt road thru dense forest, connects Highway 36 to Lassen Route #29N22 (Dry Lake Trail) and then heads west to meet with Lassen Road 17 (aka #31N45)<\/p>\n

\"McGowan<\/p>\n

McGowan Cross Country Ski Area<\/a> (USFS link)<\/p>\n

The McGowan Lake Cross-Country Ski Area has been in existence since 1982 and offers 10 miles of trails, 5 miles of which are periodically groomed.<\/p>\n

Literally in the shadow of Lassen Peak, McGowan area trails wander through mixed conifer forest and are popular with beginning to advanced skiers. Elevations range from 5,020 to 6,200 feet. McGowan cross-country ski trails are closed to all motorized vehicles.<\/p>\n

\"snow\"<\/p>\n

\"XC<\/a>
click to enlarge map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

NOTE:<\/strong> No OHV riding, nor snowmobiling on this route!<\/p>\n

WINTER<\/strong><\/span> – snow fall begins as early as November and lasts thru May. Road can be muddy in late spring.<\/p>\n

SUMMER<\/strong><\/span> – this dirt road is accessible by automobiles during warmer months only and is not gated.<\/p>\n

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\"campfire\"<\/p>\n

A few dispersed campsites along route 30N16, within the first mile from the pavement (Hwy 32). These precious few camps are usually in high demand during summer months! Head up hill a few more miles, deeper into the forest and find a real secluded site, dispersed style.\u00a0 Campfire Permits<\/a> are always required for back country fires; found at nearest ranger station USFS in Mineral, CA<\/p>\n

\"camp\"<\/p>\n

\"boondock<\/p>\n

The first portion is a 2.1 mile long dirt road follows Nanny Creek about a mile, then it banks left, uphill to meet with 29N22. Sugar Pine Trailhead is located on this upper section of 30N16; a small wooden sign in a dense thicket can be seen on right side of road.<\/p>\n

Sugar Pine Trail<\/strong> on GoogleMaps<\/a><\/p>\n

\"gravel<\/p>\n

Junction with 29N22
\n<\/strong>#30N16 @ wide intersection w\/ #29N22 – right turn for McGowan Lake, Christie Hill and the Volcanic National Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Road 30N16<\/strong> continues westbound – Left turn for Heart Lake Trailhead, secluded boondock campsites and eventually, this dirt road ends @ Lassen Road 17 (#31N45) which is also a dirt road (and locally known as the Viola-Mineral Road), connecting Hwy 44 to Hwy 36.<\/p>\n

DEEP SNOW can keep these dirt roads closed well into summer months, depending on the snow year. Keep this in mind when planning any early season recreation.<\/p>\n

\"hiker\"<\/p>\n

Broke Off Trail Lane<\/strong> intersects this 30N16 road right at the highway (36). It is the hard left that heads steeply up the rocky incline and skirts the highway headed west; Connects to the White Fir Lane<\/strong> road system above the small town of Mineral, CA.<\/p>\n

\"30N16<\/p>\n

locations nearby:<\/strong><\/p>\n