Lower Winter Creek Trail

Overview

The trail is largely under the tree canopy at this point and becomes more technical with lots of buried rocks and other obstacles. You'll pass a trail junction to Mt. Wilson on your left. Stay on the main trail and you'll find yourself in the canyon bottom with periodic stream crossings (may be dry). Pass the Mt. Zion Trail junction sign on your left. <br><br>From a junction with Upper Winter Creek Trail, descend through Hoegee's Camp along the Lower Winter Creek Trail drainage, continuing to make periodic stream crossings and switchback descents around the various check dams in the canyon. Along the way, you'll pass a large number of vacation cabins only accessible by trail. Trail exits at Robert's Camp where you cross the stream and ascend the paved fire road (2N40) up the aptly nicknamed Cardiac Hill back to Chantry Flat. <br><br>Several areas may require hiking the bike. There is significant exposure in several areas. Significant portions of the trail are shaded although the ride up Cardiac Hill can be scorching. The area is heavily traveled by hikers on the weekend and proper trail etiquette is mandatory. Stop in at the Adam's Pack Station for a cold drink and food. They sometimes feature live music on the weekends. Come early to beat the crowds and find parking!

Trail Stats

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Foot bridge at Robert's Camp. Cross the bridge or ride through the creek and start the climb up the paved fireroad to the Chantry Flat parking lot.

Foot bridge at Robert's Camp. Cross the bridge or ride through the creek and start the climb up the paved fireroad to the Chantry Flat parking lot.

Winter Creek Loop.

Winter Creek Loop.

Winter Creek Loop.

Winter Creek Loop.

Smooth section of trail along the Lower Winter Creek Trail section of the ride below Hoegee's Camp. More extensive technical sections are found in the canyon bottom due to the rocks, creek crossings, and switchbacks.

Smooth section of trail along the Lower Winter Creek Trail section of the ride below Hoegee's Camp. More extensive technical sections are found in the canyon bottom due to the rocks, creek crossings, and switchbacks.

Winter Creek Loop.

Winter Creek Loop.

Winter Creek Loop.

Winter Creek Loop.

Winter Creek Loop.

Winter Creek Loop.

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