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Stairs and front of red cabin.

White table with blue chairs in front of a window.

Bathroom - toilet, sink, and shower curtain with owls.

Couch with blue and yellow flowered covering.

Two blue chairs and small book case.

River with fall foliage.

Front porch and two red Adirondack of red cabin.

Portion of roof and porch of old, red cabin.

Forest Glen Guard Station

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This historic guard station offers a unique stay in the oldest Forest Service building on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This charming two-story structure was built in 1916 under the direction of John T. Grey, District Ranger of the Mad River Ranger District on the old Trinity National Forest.  <br><br>Visitors can relax on the front porch and enjoy the tranquil surroundings from mid-April to the beginning of December.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The South Fork National Recreational Trail can be accessed one and a half miles up the road from the cabin, or from the Scott Flat Campground when conditions permit crossing the swinging footbridge. The trail is 21 miles long, but the first 7.2-miles that parallel the South Fork Trinity River are the most traversed. The trail offers numerous scenic views.  

Visitors may also want to drive to Ruth Lake for a picnic and additional hiking, which is about a 45 minute drive west of the cabin. 

Visitors can find a few excellent swimming holes on the South Fork Trinity River.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The cabin has electricity. The lower level has a living area with two barrel chairs and a double futon, along with a large kitchen area equipped with a cook stove and refrigerator, dining table, and chairs. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.   <br> <br>There is an indoor bathroom with flush toilet. There are 4 twin beds, and a double futon, and sleeping bags can be placed on the floor to accommodate a total of eight people in the cabin. Visitors should bring all bed linens (e.g., sheets, blankets, sleeping bags and/or blankets, pillows), kitchen linens, and bath towels.  <br><br>A fire pit, Adirondak chairs, and picnic table are provided outside.   <br><br>Space heaters are in the cabin.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Forest Glen Guard Station is located in the Hayfork Area, an area rich in natural beauty. One of its three major watersheds is the South Fork Trinity River, which is adjacent to the guard station and considered to be one of wildest and most scenic waterways in northern California. Glen Creek flows year round right next to the cabin. The surrounding area is forested with ponderosa pine, Douglas Fir, and oak. There are many numerous open meadows in the area. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
South Fork National Recreation Trail, South Fork Trinity River, South Fork Mountain Ridge, Ruth Lake.

This historic guard station offers a unique stay in the oldest Forest Service building on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This charming two-story structure was built in 1916 under the direction of John T. Grey, District Ranger of the Mad River Ranger District on the old Trinity National Forest. Visitors can relax on the front porch and enjoy the tranquil surroundings from mid-April to the beginning of December.

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