Doug Firman said
It kind of looks like the Dickey Creek trail, as it starts to climb after having dropped down that initial steeeep slope near the old trailhead.  It passes through an area of thick, pillowy moss right in there.

We have a winner!  And that is exactly the location the photo was taken.

FYI, my giveaway clue was going to be "this was taken near some of the worst trail in the district."  That steep downhill section on Dickey Creek is TERRIBLE.

Rob Williams said

We have a winner!  And that is exactly the location the photo was taken.

 

FYI, my giveaway clue was going to be "this was taken near some of the worst trail in the district."  That steep downhill section on Dickey Creek is TERRIBLE.

 

So was I right in thinking that the picture was taken fairly near the stream? It looks like you were around 2,600'?

Kirk

Have any of you looked to see if the real trail continues down stream?

That stupid slide ramp I always figured was there because the road ran out that far.

But it seems to me, there ought to be proper trail downstream, rising gradually out of the canyon on a tangent.

Don2

I haven't been on that trail in several years now, even though I really like it.  Next time I'm on it, maybe I'll see if I can find trail downstream.

Donovan said
Have any of you looked to see if the real trail continues down stream?

 

Don2

I haven't looked for it myself.  It sure would be nice if there were a gentler route.

Here is another trail in the district.  Anyone know which one it is?