Rocktop Trail #1064

Rocktop is the main loop trail out of Thousand Springs Sno-Park. This trail proceeds southwest at a 10% grade, leaving a lodgepole forest and entering into a Douglas-fir and white fir habitat. The trail contours the canyon, providing views of the surrounding hills, then proceeds down to a partially frozen Crawford Creek, draped in snow covered hemlocks. The next canyon is a steady climb into older, larger stands of Douglas-fir. East of Huckleberry Mountain, there are wide, open meadows with gentle rolling hills that provide great off-trail riding experiences. Proceeding from Huckleberry Campground, riders will find a relatively flat area for two miles. Proceed with caution: This area can be dangerous for snow machines as caverns can occur beneath the snow surface. Along the trail there are views of Ginko and Union Creek Canyons, Rocktop Butte, and the Crater Lake area. There is a descent ranging from 2-15% as the trail winds back to the trailhead.