Hawkins Mountain Trail

The Hawkins Mountain Trail, a rugged spur branching off the Fortune Creek route near Gallagher Head Lake, follows the remnants of early-1900s mining roads originally carved into the mountainside by prospectors searching for gold, silver, and chromium. You can still see pilings along this trail, leftover from the mining operations. The trail is short but very steep and might present some challenges to vehicles with stock tires. For those brave enough, there is a reward with some of the most spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. The Wind Turbines on I-90 can be seen 60 miles away on a clear day. The trail winds up the mountain with some twists and turns and gut-wrenching hill climbs, not for the faint of heart. There are some high mountain meadows that are alive with spring flowers. Please stay on the trail and out of the meadows.