Trail Overview

Chokecherry Point has an amazing view, it is said that you can see more than 100 miles in a 180-degree radius. Ranger Walter E. Hanks was the first Ranger in this district. Chokecherry Point was his favorite place on Boulder Mountain, this was the place he would show his visitors, including his superiors in the Forest Service, deer hunters, and his wife Mary Hanks. Ranger Hanks kept a record of his visitors where they would write a summary of their visit, these records were kept from at least 1890 to 1926. This is a short trail, a little over 3 miles with an easy 200-yard uphill hike, and at the top is a rock pile where there is a capsule with some of the records of visitors to Chokecherry Point that are great to read, be sure to sign your name and record your experience in the capsule. The trail is rough and rocky but very accessible by ATV or SXS. Parking is somewhat limited at the trailhead so you may want to either camp at one of the nearby campgrounds or park in the Wildcat Ranger Station Area.

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Difficulty

Ruff and rocky terrain.

Technical Rating

John

Oct 12, 2025

Open

between Chockcherry Point and Hwy 12, the road is Onky open to 50" or narrower. per the Ranger and sign on the trail at Hwy 12.

Brian Lewis

Jun 26, 2024

Open

We saw someone in a full size side by side over 50”. They made it all the way to the top where someone placed big boulders in the road to try and keep people from going up higher that have bigger wheel bases.

Ed Dykstra

Jun 15, 2024

Open

This trail is marked at the hiway entrance for vehicles not wider than 50” … there is a gatekeeper. We came from the top down and there were no markings. No obstructions … very passable. Rating 5. Still some snow but passable.