Bowerman Ridge

Road follows ridge above Trinity Lake.

An easy cruiser in a remote but beautiful part of California. After a long scenic drive to the start, you’ll follow a winding forest road along a high ridge that looks down on gorgeous, sprawling Trinity Lake. There’s a little 4 wheeling at the end as you descend a narrow road to reach a great camp spot at the water’s edge. Return route passes historic Bowerman Ranch. Street-legal vehicles only except at the end.

Most of route is a wide gravel road that winds through dense forest. Four-wheel drive needed south of Waypoint 02, where it’s narrow and steep with tight brush. Muddy when wet. Suitable for stock 4x4 SUVs.