Again, the trail
ascends steeply and joins with the 4WD road. Continue along the road
toward Van Horn Park, staying right on the single track which continues
for less than a mile overlooking Hunter Valley before again joining the
4WD road in Van Horn Park. Turn right onto the road and continue about 2
miles to the gate at Hunter/Fryingpan Wilderness boundary. At 7 miles the
trail reaches it's intersection with Woody Creek Trail. Turn right to
continue on Hunter Creek Trail. To access Hunter Creek
Trail/Hunter Valley Trail: Lower Access: Travel
north along Mill Street and bear left onto Red Mountain Road. Turn right
onto Lone Pine Road after crossing the bridge. Trailhead parking is on the
left. Upper Access: Travel north along Mill
Street and bear left onto Red Mountain Road and continue for 1.1 miles to
Hunter Creek Road. Turn right onto Hunter Creek Road and travel 0.3 miles
to a blue sign for Hunter Creek parking. Turn left and follow signs to
parking area. |