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Siskiyou Crest Route (Forest Road 20)

The Siskiyou Crest Bike Route begins at the Mt. Ashland Ski Area parking lot (elevation 6,600 feet) and follows Forest Road 20 (unpaved) for 14 miles along the crest of the Siskiyou Mountains to Jackson Gap. From the Gap road 800 ascends on the right about 1.5 miles to the summit of Dutchman Peak (elevation 7,418 feet). Total distance from Mt. Ashland parking lot to Dutchman Peak and back is about 31 miles. Forest Road 20 is a decomposed granite surface that is maintained each year, but may be…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is Siskiyou Crest Route (Forest Road 20) reservable?

Siskiyou Crest Route (Forest Road 20) is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

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