How to drive the unpaved road to the lookout at Harvey Mountain in California

Harvey Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.238m (7,342ft) above sea level, located in Plumas County, in the US state of California.

Harvey Mountain

Where is Harvey Mountain?

The peak is located in the northeastern part of California, within the Lassen National Forest.

Why is there a road to Harvey Mountain?

At the summit there’s a fire lookout tower built in 1919. It is one of the longest continually active lookouts in California.

Is the road to Harvey Mountain unpaved?

The rough road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Forest Route 32N08. It features narrow and curvy parts, with steep sections. High clearance vehicles are required.

How long is the road to Harvey Mountain?

Starting from Forest Route 33N08 (Harvey Road 4), the road to the summit is 1.60km (1.0 mile) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 142m (469 ft) and the average gradient is 8.87%.

Is the road to Harvey Mountain open year-round?

Set high in the Cascade Range, the road is not plowed in winters.

 



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