An easy trail that follows Mill Creek downstream from Black Rock campground. We camp in a lovely meadow next to the creek. It's very hot in the summer so we usually go in early spring for our 1st outing of the year & in late fall for our last outing of the year.

In the spring the wildflowers are blooming, the meadows are green, & the creek is rushing with melting snow runoff. In the fall the trees are turning color & the creek is mellow & swimmable. Usually there is plenty of firewood to be found. The fishing is good but it is catch-&-release only.

Ishi's spirit lives on -- remember to pay proper respect.

Information

Length: 2-5 miles
Elevation: 2,000 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Permit: None
Information: Almanor Ranger District, Lassen National Forest
Water: available from creek (filter or purify)

From Redding:

South on I-5 to Red Bluff, west on Hwy 36 to Paynes Creek. South on Paynes Creek Rd for 0.3 mile, right on Plum Creek Rd for 8 miles, right on Ponderosa Way (Road 28N29) for 20 miles to Black Rock Campground. Trailhead just west of campground.

From Trailhead:

Trail climbs briefly to dirt road. Left on dirt road for 0.3 miles, right on trail that climbs briefly to a gate. Thru gate & follow trail across a ranch, thru 2 more gates & continue downstream. Campsites are where you find them along the creek.