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Trail Creek Cabin
Directions
From Newman Creek, foot, ski and horse travel are accommodated. To reach the
trailhead, travel south off Interstate 90 (exit 316) on Trail Creek Road for
approximately 7 miles, then west on Newman Creek Road to the trailhead (1
mile). The trail to the cabin is 2.2 miles, with the first 1.7 miles crossing
private property, so please stay on the trail. For those coming from the
south; the Newman Creek Road turnoff is 5.5 miles north of the Trail Creek
Road/Divide Road junction. During winter months, Newman Creek Road may not be
plowed and an additional 1-mile ski might be necessary to reach the cabin.
During wet weather, this trail may be very muddy .
From Goose Creek, snowmobile and off-road vehicle travel (check travel map or
call district for dates allowed) are accommodated. To reach this trailhead,
travel south off Interstate 90 (Exit 316) on the Trail Creek Road for 3 miles,
then east on Goose Creek Road for 2 miles to the locked gate. Parking is
available at this point. The cabin is located 5.2 miles further up the road.
Off-road vehicles must be less than 50 inches wide to maneuver through a slot
in the Goose Creek Gate, and are allowed only certain times of the season. The
Travel Plan dates are from 6/16 to 12/1 annually.
It is recommended that winter renters carry topographic maps and compasses for
navigation, since the route may be difficult to find due to weather
conditions.
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