Most hiking trails are accessible year-round, but all activities may be greatly affected by periodic heavy rainfall that swells creeks and rivers.

Summers may be foggy as moisture laden clouds rise up the Coast Range mountains from the Pacific Ocean.

Port Orford cedars are native to this area as the tree’s range extends about 50 miles (80 km) inland from the coast around Coos Bay, Oregon, to the mouth of the Mad River near Arcata.

The spores that live in water and wet soil can be introduced by vehicles, animals and people traveling from infected areas.

[1] Passing through the community of Hiouchi, Gasquet and Patrick Creek Lodge on the western side of the summit, the National Forest Scenic Byway is part of the California Freeway and Expressway System[3] and is eligible for the State Scenic Highway System.