Winch Hill 1 Bypass

3/5 (11 reviews)
Winch Hill 1 Bypass is just under 7 miles into Fordyce Creek Trail in the Tahoe National Forest. When most hear the word "bypass", they think of an easy, flat forest road around an obstacle. This is not that. The Winch Hill 1 Bypass on Fordyce Creek Trail, while nowhere near as difficult as the stra... Read More
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Highlights of Winch Hill 1 Bypass

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Camping Category Icon Camping
Forest Category Icon Forest
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Overland Category Icon Overland
Rock Category Icon Rock
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
5940 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
04/01 - 12/01
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
13E10-C36
Nearest Town
Soda Springs
Nearest Services
Soda Springs
Management Agency
Tahoe National Forest
District
Yuba River Ranger District

Overview

Winch Hill 1 Bypass is just under 7 miles into Fordyce Creek Trail in the Tahoe National Forest. When most hear the word "bypass", they think of an easy, flat forest road around an obstacle. This is not that. The Winch Hill 1 Bypass on Fordyce Creek Trail, while nowhere near as difficult as the straight line up Which 1, is not easy! This might be the funnest bypass you'll ever run! A challenging rocky ledge followed by a couple of large rocks and some killer mountain views make this short trail more than any typical bypass. If it's your 1st time through Fordyce, even if you plan to run up Which Hill 1, it's worth an extra 10 minutes to run up and down this bypass. It also serves as a good way around WH1 when your buddy needs a winch point at the top.

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11 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
11 Community Reviews
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