30 min
The Soldier Creek Trail starts near the restrooms next to the amphitheater (a short hike east on paved road from the visitor center) and gently drops down through a forest of mature oaks, incense cedars, and bigcone spruce to meet with the Cedar Canyon Trail #9W24. It then crosses the seasonal stream and connects with the Crystal Lake Road. <br><br>This makes a family friendly loop hike with the Cedar Canyon Trail #9W24.
Incense cedar with canyon live oak.
Soldier Creek and Pinyon Ridge trail junction.