Willow Creek Road

This is a great route that's easy enough for beginners.

Total Miles
6.5

Elevation

1498.39 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall

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Trail Overview

Difficulty

Easy: Most of this route, when dry, does not require 4-wheel drive; however, you'll want 4-wheel drive and a little ground clearance for one rocky climb after Waypoint 03. Willow Creek has the potential to be deep after a heavy rainstorm.

Technical Rating

3

Access Description

From Highway 18 near mile marker 24.5, go north on Highway 173 to Lake Arrowhead. Hwy. 173 turns right after 1.5 miles. After 3.2 miles, turn right on Hook(s) Creek Road at small gas station. After another 3.2 miles downhill, turn left at fork just after pavement ends. This fork has a large white sign with a forest map showing routes in the area.

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