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Big Bald Rock Trail


Highlights:

views of Sacramento Valley and Coast Range
Near:Oroville, CA
Scenery:
Distance:1 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:200 ft
Hike Time:1 hours
Difficulty:Moderate
Trail Condition:OK, but a few difficult spots
HikeType:Out and Back


Summary: Take a short stroll through the forest to these
impressive rock formations. Big Bald Rock
offers spectacular views overlooking Oroville
Lake and the Sacramento Valley. The trail is an
easy walk with a scramble over rocks near the
top.

(The trail is generally open for hiking from February
to December, snow and road conditions permitting.)

We posted no pictures of the view.WeI want this spectacular thing to be a surprise.




Trailhead: reach Trailhead by taking the Oroville-Bucks Lake Rd (Hwy 162). Turn right on Bald Rock Rd. At USFS road 21N33Y turn off to the picnic area/trailhead (Lat:39.64593 Lon:-121.34077)
Trail Guides for Big Bald Rock Trail:
Trails of the Feather River Region
by Scott J. Lawson (Valderi Valdera Publishing)

Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer,
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs,
Ranger Contact: Feather River Ranger District, (530) 534-6500 (Oroville)
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Pamella and Andy, who has posted  2 other hikes on this site
Trail Reviews  Page 1 of 2   Submit your own review
Reviewed by bonnie on 6/4/2008
Big Bald Rock is a beautiful hike. Once you get to the top you feel like you'r on top of the world. The view of the lake, mountains and valley is spectacular and streaches on for miles. Being able to watch a pair of eagles soar together so closely was a privalage. Once your up, you'll never want to come down.

Reviewed by Gayle on 11/26/2007
I've hiked to Bald Rock twice now and will definitely be back again. The views are spectacular! I highly recommend this hike to everyone who has an interest in the outdoors.

Reviewed by Bill on 7/18/2007
This really isn't a NEW review, but I've had to change the URL of my photos taken on the hike made by my granddaughter Cheyenne and I on 7/3/2007. Now, please visit http://tinyurl.com/yo948c to experience those pictures. Thank you...

Reviewed by Orchard Church on 7/7/2007
We took a group of 20 or so, mostly jr. high kids, rock climbing and rappelling. We had a great time exploring and seeing some of God's awesome creation.

Reviewed by Bill & Cheyenne on 7/3/2007
Great hike, and view once you get to the top. See my photos at http://tinyurl.com/9hks7. I'm a 67 year old grampa with stiff knees that uses a cane, so if I can make it, you can too. Then you could stop at the Sugar Pine (you'll pass it on the drive up) on the way down for a great burger.

Reviewed by ChicoMegan on 6/22/2007
We went here on a whim with our 4 year old sun. We had a ton of fun just exploring. When the official trail ends, you don't know which way to go. Just choose a direction and you'll get there. Once on the rock, its like another planet. Sooo cool!

Reviewed by jerardo on 8/27/2006
Really nice palce to hike for first timers. When you finally get to the spot you feel like your in something like a Landscape Picture Frame. Very awesome sites and views.You can even feel the wind blow in your face.

Reviewed by Jacob on 11/6/2005
Awesome hike, varies from easy to difficult dependent on your route. Lots of interesting land formations. DOIT!!!


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