18N25 - Packsaddle Trail

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Packsaddle Trail, near Lake Pillsbury in the southwest part of the Mendocino National Forest in Northern California, starts and ends at intersections with M1 - Elk Mountain Road, and thus presents an opportunity to bypass a good portion of the heavily washboarded Elk Mountain Road. It is a quieter,...Read More
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Highlights of 18N25 - Packsaddle Trail

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Forest Category IconForest
Overland Category IconOverland
Highest Elevation
3512 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
18N25
Nearest Town
Upper Lake
Nearest Services
Upper Lake
Management Agency
Mendocino National Forest
District
Upper Lake District

Overview

Packsaddle Trail, near Lake Pillsbury in the southwest part of the Mendocino National Forest in Northern California, starts and ends at intersections with M1 - Elk Mountain Road, and thus presents an opportunity to bypass a good portion of the heavily washboarded Elk Mountain Road. It is a quieter, smoother, more peaceful route with one exceptional lookout spot, and spends much of its time winding through deep Ponderosa Pine forest. The lookout spot presents a fine 180 degree view towards the east, with seemingly endless rolling, forested hills disappearing forever into the distance. Hull Mountain is prominent to the northeast.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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8 Waypoints
26 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
1 Community Reviews
1 Video
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