Grouse Gap Picnic Area
Grouse Gap doubles as a picnic site in the summer and a snow shelter for cross country skiers in winter. It has a covered pavilion enclosed on 2 sides with a central wood burning fireplace. There is one picnic table, restrooms and good parking. The pavilion looks out over the Klamath National Forest with views to Mt Shasta. This shelter is also used by through hikers on the PCT.
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General Information
Open 24 hours/day
Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown your campfire. Fires in designated fireplace only. Please take all trash, garbage and dog droppings with you when you leave. Dogs on leash only in parking lot and picnic area.
No fee
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 42.0781
Longitude: -122.7369
Directions
From Mt Ashland Ski Resort go west on FS Road 20 approximately 3 miles. Grouse Gap is on the left down a short driveway.
Road to Grouse Gap closed in winter at Mt Ashland Ski area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
The Pacific Crest Trail, or the PCT, is arguably the most famous of the nation's designated National Scenic Trails. Winding its way through spectacular vistas fr