Proposed Guiding Locations for Each Activity The Shasta-Trinity National Forest (STNF) has several Outfitter and Guide opportunities which vary based on the management unit. The Shasta McCloud Management Unit (SMMU) hosts the following predictable types of guide operations: mountaineering, backcountry skiing/split boarding, metaphysical/spiritual tours, fly fishing, rafting, backpacking/hiking, photography workshops, horseback riding, outdoor education and sight-seeing bus tours. The Trinity River Management Unit (TRMU) hosts the following predictable types of guide operations: rafting, fly fishing, backpacking/hiking, dunnage/packing, and outdoor education. The South Fork Management Unit (SFMU) hosts the following predictable types of guide operations: dunnage/packing, backpacking/hiking, and fly fishing. The National Recreation Area (NRA) hosts the following predictable types of guide operations: lake fishing, boat tours, lake kayaking, wakeboard/waterskiing, and other lake sport activities.
Below are lists for each guide activity that currently occurs or could occur on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest as well as the locations that these activities are acceptable and evaluated under this NEPA analysis. Shasta-Trinity National Forest Rafting/Kayaking Permits Sacramento River Trinity River (main stem) Burnt Ranch Gorge Canyon Creek North Fork Trinity River East Fork of Trinity River New River North Fork of Coffee Creek East Fork of Coffee Creek Coffee Creek Fly Fishing (walk and wade) McCloud River (Upper and Lower) Sacramento River McCloud Reservoir Mumbo Lake Gumboot Lake Castle Lake Cabin Creek to McCloud River Club (formerly known as Squaw Valley Creek) Pit River (Pit 4 and 5 stretches) Sacramento River (Dog Creek confluence to Shasta Lake) Rock Creek Iron Canyon Reservoir North Fork of Trinity River South Fork of Trinity River East Fork of North Fork of Trinity River Upper Trinity River (above Trinity Lake) New River
1 Coffee Creek Canyon Creek Stuart Fork of Trinity River East Stuart Fork of Trinity River Trinity Alps Wilderness Lakes/Rivers Fly Fishing (drift boat/raft) Sacramento River Trinity River (main stem) Boat Fishing/Lake Kayaking/Boat Tours/Lake Water Activities Shasta Lake Trinity Lake Lewiston Lake Iron Canyon Reservoir McCloud Reservoir Hiking/Backpacking Pacific Crest Trail (non-Deadfall Lakes Area) Sisson Callahan Trail Black Butte Trail Lower Cliff Lake (FS portion) Cabin Creek Trail Ney Springs/Faery Falls McCloud River Trail Pacific Crest Trail from Parks Creek Trailhead to Deadfall Lakes Lower Deadfall Lakes Trail to Deadfall Lakes Great Shasta Rail Trail Gateway Trails (day use only) Castle Crags Wilderness Mt. Eddy Summit Gray Butte Trail Trinity Alps Wilderness Trails Yolla Bolla Wilderness Trails Durney and Dobkins Lakes (only with public access granted by private land owners) Bunny Flat Trail/Sand Flat Trail to Horse Camp (with Sierra Club Foundation permission) Weaver Basin Trail System Mountaineering Mt. Shasta Wilderness Rock Climbing Castle Crags Wilderness Ney Springs Backcountry Skiing/Avalanche Awareness/Winter Skills Courses/Snowshoeing/Cross-country Skiing Mt. Shasta Wilderness
2 Castle Lake Area (FS ownership area) Mt. Eddy Area Everitt Memorial Hwy corridor outside Mt. Shasta Wilderness McCloud River Loop Road (40N44 to jct of 39N13Y, 39N28 (Lower Falls access Road), and 39N30 (Fowler’s CG road) Horse Rides Sisson Callahan Trail Ney Springs/Faery Falls McCloud River Trail (Algoma to Cattle Camp Swimming Hole portion) Great Shasta Rail Trail Ney Springs and Faery Falls Road to Soapstone Ponds Road to Lower Twin Lakes Roads and trails on National Forest lands, south of SR 89, T.40N., R.4W., Section 26; Roads and trails on National Forest lands, north of SR 89, T.40N,R.4W, Sections 24 and 25; and T.40N, R.3W, Sections 17 and 18. Trinity Alps Wilderness Trails Pacific Crest Trail Other NFS system roads Dunnage/Packing Trinity Alps Wilderness Trails Yolla Bolla Wilderness (Stuart Gap and Rat Trap THs) Bus Tours Castle Lake (bus size restrictions due to limited turn around ability and crowding) McCloud Falls Old Ski Bowl Bunny Flat Mountain Biking Gateway Trail Sisson Callahan Trail Great Shasta Rail Trail McCloud River Trail Eddy Creek Trail Weaver Basin Trail System Shuttle Business All NFS trailheads Photography Pacific Crest Trail (non-Deadfall Lakes Area) Sisson Callahan Trail Black Butte Trail Lower Deadfall Lakes Trail Cliff Lake (FS portion) Cabin Creek Trail
3 Ney Springs/Faery Falls McCloud River Trail Pacific Crest Trail to Deadfall Lakes Great Shasta Rail Trail Gateway Trails (day use only) Mt. Eddy Summit Gray Butte Trail Everitt Corridor outside Mt. Shasta Wilderness Castle Lake Trinity River Other locations may be included if they area areas we allow consistent activities Snowmobiling Tri-forest designated snowmobile trails Spiritual/Metaphysical Activity Gumboot Lake Castle Lake Deadfall Lakes Lower Cliff lake McCloud Falls Wagon Camp Road Area McBride Springs Campground Area Area of 40N19YA 40N16Y and 41N56 road that leads into Cascade Gulch Old Ski Bowl Red Fir Flat Sand Flat Bunny Flat Ney Springs/Faery Falls Green Butte Black Butte Grey Butte Sisson Callahan Trail Mount Eddy Trail to Summit PCT Castle Creek North Fork Castle Creek Military Pass Road Pilgrim Creek Road
Klamath National Forest Fly Fishing (walk and wade) Trinity Alps Wilderness Lakes/Rivers Hiking/Backpacking/Photography/Spiritual Activity Trinity Alps Wilderness Trails
4 Whale Back Mountain Deer Mountain Area Horse Rides Trinity Alps Wilderness Trails Dunnage/Packing Trinity Alps Wilderness Trails Marble Mountain Wilderness Trailheads Snowmobiling Tri-forest designated snowmobile trails Lassen National Forest Fly Fishing (walk and wade) Pit River (Pit 3 Stretch) Lost Creek Six-Rivers National Forest Rafting/Kayaking Permits Trinity River (main stem) South Fork Trinity River Fly Fishing (walk and wade) South Fork of Trinity River Trinity Alps Wilderness Lakes/Rivers Fly Fishing (drift boat/raft) Trinity River (main stem) Hiking/Backpacking Trinity Alps Wilderness Trails Backcountry Skiing/Avalanche Awareness/Winter Skills Courses/Snowshoeing/Cross-country Skiing Horse Mountain Ski Area Horse Rides Trinity Alps Wilderness Trails Dunnage/Packing Trinity Alps Wilderness Trail
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