Hirz Mountain Lookout

Overview

The McCloud River Wintu tribe held Hirz Mountain in reverence and had a name for it in their own language. But it was a white miner, Henry Hirz, who gave the mountain its modern name. Hirz was a gold miner who lived on Hirz Creek in the 1860s and was one of the earliest white men in the McCloud River country.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

530-275-8113

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Hirz Mountain Lookout, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Bailey Cove TrailheadTrailhead · 8.4 mi from campShow on map
• PCT - California Section OHike · 80.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 15.0 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from McArthur-Burney Falls State Park to Interstate 5.

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• Cabin Creek TrailHike · 4.6 mi long · 14.2 mi from campShow on map
• PCT - California Section PHike · 97.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 17.0 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Interstate 5 to Etna Summit.

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• Flume TrailHike · 2.9 mi long · 16.5 mi from campShow on map
• Bob's Hat TrailHike · 1.6 mi long · 16.5 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Bucks PeakPeak · 4,049 ft · 3.3 mi from campShow on map
• Sacramento MountainPeak · 3,281 ft · 4.5 mi from campShow on map
• Lake Shasta CavernsCave · 8.1 mi from campShow on map
• Potem FallsWaterfall · 13.3 mi from campShow on map
• Lewisia FallsWaterfall · 14.8 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Cabin Creek Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Bull Dog RockClimbing · 17.9 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.