Wash Creek Ridge Spur

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Wash Creek Ridge Trail is in the Boise National Forest. It is 4 miles north of Placerville, Placerville was established in 1862 for gold, and silver mining, plus logging. Its peak population of 3,300 has dwindled to 50 as of the last census, so the town is little more than a ghost town. This trail... Read More
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Highlights of Wash Creek Ridge Spur

Camping Category Icon Camping
Forest Category Icon Forest
Mine Category Icon Mine
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
4807 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
610C Wash Creek Ridge Spur
Nearest Town
Garden Valley
Nearest Services
Horseshoe Bend
Management Agency
Boise National Forest
District
Emmett Ranger District

Overview

Wash Creek Ridge Trail is in the Boise National Forest. It is 4 miles north of Placerville, Placerville was established in 1862 for gold, and silver mining, plus logging. Its peak population of 3,300 has dwindled to 50 as of the last census, so the town is little more than a ghost town. This trail ends near Mineral Mountain where there are still active mines, Mineral Hill Mine, Grand View Mine, and the Klondike, to name a few. Elk winter in Garden Valley to the north. The elk live in these mountains in large numbers the rest of the year. In early spring this trail is a prime hunting spot for their dropped antlers. Elk have predators besides man so stay alert for mountain lions, wolves, and bears.

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