Discover Humboldt: ‘Hidden History of Lassic Peak’
Dock’s latest Discover Humboldt episode gives viewers a look at “Scouting Firewood DEEP in California’s North Coast Mountains.” Dock writes:
Deep in the mountains above Highway 36, we head into the Six Rivers National Forest near Mad River, California to scout firewood for the coming winter season. 🌲
In this adventure, my wife Mekko and I explore the rugged backroads of Northern California, search for good standing dead Douglas fir, take in incredible ridge-top views of Lassic Peak, and talk about the hidden history of this remote part of Humboldt and Trinity County.
This is the side of California most people never get to see.
Along the way:
✔️ Six Rivers National Forest exploration
✔️ Firewood scouting & rural mountain life
✔️ Stunning views of Lassic Peak
✔️ Highway 36 backroads
✔️ Hidden Northern California history
✔️ Humboldt & Trinity County scenery
✔️ Forest ridge drives
✔️ Real off-grid style living in the mountains
For many families in Humboldt County and Trinity County, heating with firewood isn’t just tradition — it’s necessity. Every year we head into the mountains to gather wood and prepare for winter, and these trips become part adventure, part exploration, and part appreciation for the incredible forests of California’s Redwood Coast region.
We also discuss the dark and complicated history surrounding Chief Lassic, Fort Seward, and the conflicts that took place in this region during the 1800s.
0:00 Intro
2:34 Hwy 36 to Mad River, CA
3:56 Six Rivers National Forest
12:55 Lassic Peak
17:13 Mad River Ridge
21:25 Top of the Ridge and Outro
If you love:
🌲 Northern California
🌲 Redwood forests
🌲 Mountain backroads
🌲 Forest exploration
🌲 Firewood & homesteading
🌲 Rural lifestyle videos
🌲 Hidden California history
🌲 Highway 36 adventures
…then this one’s for you.
Earlier:
- Discover Humboldt: ‘Big Lagoon, Agate Hunting & Hidden WWII History’
- Discover Humboldt: ‘Walking Among the Tallest Trees on Earth’
- Discover Humboldt: ‘Lost Town of Dyerville’
- Discover Humboldt: Trillium Falls Hike — Bald Hills Road & Redwood Creek Overlook Near Orick, CA
- Discover Humboldt: Chasing Snow in February on Horse Mountain
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I always thought it was called Black Lassic.
Black Lassic is the pointy peak you can see way in the background
It’s actually a triangular cluster of three peaks on the Humboldt-Trinity county border: Mount Lassic, Red Lassic and Black Lassic. The north-south county line puts Mount Lassic on the Humboldt side and Red and Black in Trinity County. The Lassic Botanical Area encompasses all three peaks. All three are over a mile in elevation, including Mount Lassic. Yes, Virginia, you can go from sea level to a mile high in Humboldt County. Go due west on the Six Rivers Nat. Forest map from Ruth Lake to the county line.
You are correct. Dock’s work gets better all the time, especially the videography, but details of the area covered are sometimes sketchy and peripheral. If your interest is piqued, you can dig deeper. His oeuvre is a great reference and starting point for anybody interested in or new to the region.