![]() There may be evidence of wildfires within the forested areas.Īt 2.4 miles, the trail levels out as the ridge flattens for 0.6 miles. This ridge is a mixture of open areas with lodgepole pine and fir forests. ![]() After this last ford, the trail alternately climbs steeply and gently as it works its way up another ridge. The trail continues this gentle climb along a ridge through a mixed larch and lodgepole pine forest, and crosses another creek at 1.3 miles. The trail gently climbs and fords a side drainage in another 0.3 miles. The unsigned but very evident Gold Fork North Trail drops steeply to, and fords, the North Fork of the Gold Fork River at this point. Starting at the western trailhead for Dollar Creek Ridge, hike up Dollar Creek Ridge for approximately 0.2 miles. The buildings associated with the lookout may have been destroyed. The Spruce Fire burned through the upper part of this trail in 1989. From the cement platform of the lookout there are panoramic views to the west, north, and south. ![]() The trail ends at the old Gold Fork Lookout. ![]() The trail travels through open forests of larch, lodgepole pine, and fir, which provide for views along the trail. The other two fords shouldn't be much of a problem for hikers and horses, however the last one could cause some problems for motorcycles.Īlso, the upper portion of the trail is very steep, and may be difficult for motorcycles. The ford of the Gold Fork North Trail at the northern end of the trail, is deep and swift for all users. ![]()
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