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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 2 of 2   Submit your own review
Reviewed by Jacob on 11/6/2005
Awesome hike, varies from easy to difficult dependent on your route. Lots of interesting land formations. DOIT!!!

Reviewed by Dawn on 10/16/2004
I have hiked her a number of times and I love the place (so does my dog). The view is awesome!!


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