3.6 hr
Overview
It’s not easy to find hikes in the national forest in the depths of winter, but this trail, which follows an old logging railroad grade adjacent to the Trapper Creek Wilderness, offers one of the best options. The hike is easy and, especially at the upper end of the trail near Bourbon Creek, you will encounter some massive Douglas-firs. The leafy maple bottoms are spectacular in the fall, which is also a good time to go mushroom spotting on this trail. Dry Creek, a tributary of the Wind River, runs clear and wide and is often close to the trail: watch for beaver activity as well as deer, elk, and coyote sign. And yes, the creek may run dry in a couple of spots - at least on the surface - in the late summer/early fall. The first three miles of the trail were unaffected by the Big Hollow Fire, but you will begin to note fire scars as you approach Bourbon Creek . Between Bourbon Creek and the junction with the Big Hollow Trail , there was a more complete crown fire. Note also that Bourbon Creek may necessitate a ford after the rains begin in the fall.
Trail Stats
12.2 km
195 m
475 m
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