Humbug Road

Humbug Road, aka Humbug Summit Trail, located in Northern California, is an easy overland trail from Paradise, CA, to Lake Almanor. Today, the trail is often used for logging, but in the 1850s, this area was booming with people looking for gold. As you travel east, you climb up Humbug Summit, reaching 6718 feet above sea level before gradually lowering down the other side at the lake at 4600 feet. Along the route, you will be entrenched in dense forest, burn scars, and Humbug Valley, where you can find the famous Humbug Valley Soda Springs, once home to the Maidu Indians. Since then, the area has become a thriving town, only to burn down in 1859, 1871, and again in 1917. Another name this valley had was Dogtown. Today, you will find several farm homes and the cemetery holding the valley's pioneers.

People often consider this road a primary pathway through the mountains and use it for snowmobiles during the winter months. With all the alternate paths leading off, this trail is a great way to experience the area and the connecting trails.

Since this is a maintained dirt road, any offroad vehicle can easily do this trail.

There are plenty of places to camp along the road that can fit any size group. However, some areas are private property, so make sure you are on public land.