Fletcher Creek Trail Map

Route map of the Fletcher Creek Trail as tracked by the Gaia GPS app and depicted a la Google Earth...

Fletcher Creek Trail Map

Route map of the Fletcher Creek Trail as tracked by the Gaia GPS app...

Fletcher Creek Trail/F.R. 142 Junction -- 2,430'

About a mile down Forest Service Road 142, from the Trace Ridge Trailhead, is the southern terminus of the Fletcher Creek Trail seen cutting up the hill to the right...

Fletcher Creek Trail -- 2,440'

The Fletcher Creek Trail as it begins its climb from 142...

Fletcher Creek Trail -- 2,500'

This initial climb is fairly significant...

Fletcher Creek Trail -- 2,550'

Winding its way up the ridge...

Fletcher Creek Trail -- 2,600'

One hazard you have to watch out for, and it's a common one in the Trace Ridge area, is bikers who will suddenly appear flying down the trail towards you. It's good to listen closely as you hike here...

Fletcher Creek Trail -- 2,650'

With thick laurels and rhododendron surrounding the trail much of the way there isn't much variety in the surroundings as yet...

Fletcher Creek Trail -- 2,700'

There are a few fleeting glimpses of the surrounding hills to be seen through the trees but nothing photo-worthy...

Fletcher Creek Trail -- 2,740'

After a little over a half-mile of climbing the trail reaches the top of the ridge...

Fletcher Creek Trail -- 2,720'

On the downhill for the first time...

Fletcher Creek Trail -- 2,680'

Descending through a beautiful cove forest...