Radio Hill is located in northern California, near Quincy, right on the edge of town. Originally home to a fire lookout, it now houses various communication equipment. It is right next to the local high school, and boasts a large “Q” in big white rocks for town pride.

We were headed to Lassen National Park the next day, and had done an eight-hour drive from Boise. We made it to our motel in Quincy, and I was looking for a place to stretch my legs. I found Radio Hill on Lists of John, and set out.

I pulled into a parking lot at the bottom of Radio Hill Road, and started walking the paved road. After a short distance, there was a dirt road heading steeply uphill. I followed that, and then a couple other roads, before reaching the summit. It was a nice woodsy setting, but the sound of cars on the local racetrack nearby reminded me I wasn’t far from civilization.

The highpoint was adorned a few buildings and radio equipment. I looked around briefly, then retraced my path back to the car. Round trip was a leisurely 30 minutes, covering just over a mile and 350’ of elevation gain round trip. All in all, a pretty good way to stretch my legs.

Map of the route, just over 1 mile and 350' gain round trip.	Heading up.	Big pine cones.	Communication equipment on the summit.
Sunset view from the summit of Radio Hill.	Heading back down.	One last view.	Radio Hill from main street in Quincy.
Map of the route, just over 1 mile and 350' gain round trip.Heading up.Big pine cones.Communication equipment on the summit.Sunset view from the summit of Radio Hill.Heading back down.One last view.Radio Hill from main street in Quincy.