Judge Davis Trailhead

About Judge Davis Trailhead

The Judge Davis Trailhead provides access to the Judge Davis Trail and the Cache Creek Ridge Trail. Judge Davis Trail is about 10 miles round trip to Cache Creek with a total elevation gain of 1,2800 feet with the option of extending your hike by about 6 miles to reach the Red Bud Trailhead. Cache Creek Ridge Trail goes from Highway 20 to Highway 16 and is about 9.5 miles with a total elevation gain of about 1,500 feet. Both trails are open to hiking, equestrian riding, mountain biking outside of the wilderness boundary, and hunting. No water is available and restroom facilities at the trailhead are currently out of order.

How to Get There

From Clearlake Oaks, CA drive about 17 miles east of Highway 20 to the trailhead on your right. From Williams, CA drive about 21.5 miles west on Highway 20 to mile marker 40.67, trail head will be on your left.

Plan Your Visit to Judge Davis Trailhead

Heading to Judge Davis Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)