Fordyce Jeep Trail (22.1 miles away)
Soda Springs, California
Gold Lake Shore
Scout Route
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Gold Lake Shore is high in the Plumas National Forest and is an amazing straight-through trail situated next to Gold Lake, one of the larger lakes in the area and home to the Gold Lake 4x4 Campground. The campground is set up as designated dispersed campsites that can be reserved ahead of time at Recreation.gov. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and bear locker for food storage. There are also several improved campgrounds nearby, including Gold Lake Campground.
Because this trail is a popular camping location, the trail in and out is moderately maintained and passable in most 4x4s with high ground clearance. On the trail, you should expect water crossings, scattered smaller rocks sticking out of the dirt, and minor hill climbs. Lower vehicles will have to pick lines through some of the areas.
