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Girard Ridge Lookout
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About Girard Ridge Lookout
Girard Ridge Lookout was constructed in 1931 and used by the Forest Service on a regular basis until 1981. It is one of the few remaining historic lookouts on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The structure at Girard Ridge is reportedly the oldest lookout of its particular design remaining in California. It was restored to its original character in 1997. The lookout offers primitive accommodations, but visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of the mountains during the day and bright, starry skies at night. Staying at Girard Ridge Lookout is an unforgettable experience. While the main recreation at Girard Ridge Lookout is enjoying the scenery, there are opportunities to hike, hunt, and fish. Hikers can walk north on the Forest Service road for 3 miles from the lookout to where it meets the Pacific Crest Trail. Girard Ridge Lookout stands 13 feet off the ground and is accessed via a…
- Fees: $75 per night
- Managed by: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi south of Castella, CA · 41.12806, -122.27861
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 4.9 mi |
| Girard Ridge | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 11.3 mi |
| Pct: Shasta-Trinity | Horse | 1.1 mi | 140.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10.7 mi
Propane: 10.9 mi
Camps nearby
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- Riverside Campground 2.2 mi
- Upper Loop Campground 2.4 mi
- Lower Loop Campground 2.5 mi
- Hiker Biker Campsite 2.5 mi
- PCT Camp 2.5 mi