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Lower Willow Creek Trail (#400)

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A loose and wet descent! Numerous sandy spots later in the year, making it difficult.
4
mi
Distance
116
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Access Issues
Closed during winter months from November to March.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.99mi
Distance
116ft
Elevation Gain
426ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
3,664ft
High Point
3,349ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is part of the motorized trail system in the Danskins. This might make the trail less desirable to hikers. It can be chewed up and noisy. This is the second half of Upper Willow Creek Trail (#400). You'll descend Willow Creek for a long time until you come to the junction with the Willow Creek Trailhead. The trail is a narrow motorcycle trail with some deep water crossings in the springtime. It has some short ups, and can be loose in the fall, but it's a great way to descend Willow Creek. There is a waterproof map for the area named "Danskins OHV" that can be bought at most motorcycle shops or area forest service offices.

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Contributors
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