Trail Overview
Harrison Ridge Spur A - FS 21N20A is a tranquil, single-lane out-and-back spur branching northward off Harrison Ridge Road - FS 21N20. Winding beneath a dense canopy of towering pines and firs, the route traverses a lush, intact forest environment managed by the Plumas National Forest. The track consists primarily of hard-packed earth and fine gravel blanketed by a soft carpet of fallen pine needles. Along the route, small clearings provide prime opportunities for quiet, self-contained dispersed camping shaded by the surrounding timber. As the route continues, native brush gradually edges closer to the roadway before terminating at a convenient turnaround clearing, where a faint, brush-choked spur continues ahead. Visitors primarily venture along this secluded corridor to secure rustic campsites, watch local wildlife, or branch off into the secondary timber spurs tucked away along the ridge.
Difficulty
Rated a 1, this spur is gentle, wide enough for single-vehicle passage, and straightforward to navigate from beginning to end. The roadbed consists of firm native soil and scattered gravel beneath light duff, presenting no technical rock obstacles or severe ruts. Maintain a steady, moderate pace to smoothly absorb a shallow cross-drain dip located roughly 0.2 miles from the start. Toward the final stretch, overhanging brush narrows the corridor slightly, but the ground remains firm and level, making turning around at the end simple and stress-free.
