Peepsight Trail #525


Trail follows Peepsight Creek in timber to head of the drainage near Peepsight Mountain, climbs to Crazy Man Pass, passes tiny Rock Lake and rejoins the Andrews Creek Trail at Andrews Pass.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: 12/16/11-Trail snow covered. Access road blocked by accumulated snow.
Fees: No fee.
Open Season: July
Restrictions: Wilderness use restrictions apply.
Operated By: Forest Service

General Information

Directions: Northern Terminus: Andrews Creek Trail #504 at Andrews Pass. Southern Terminus: Andrews Creek Trail #504 about 8.5 miles north of the Andrews Creek Trailhead.

Activities

Lake and Pond Fishing

There is good fishing at Peepsight Lake.

Day Hiking

See additional information under Backpacking.

Backpacking

There is a short side trail at the head of the drainage that leads up over the pass to Peepsight Lake (fishing). Good views from the pass and upper drainage. Specific Hazards/Difficulties: The trail between upper Peepsight Creek and Rock Lake is very difficult to follow and generally not passable to stock. Tread is faint to nonexistent. The pass on the side trail to Peepsight Lake usually melts out late in the season.

Horse Riding

The trail between upper Peepsight Creek and Rock Lake is very difficult to follow and generally not passable to stock.

Viewing Scenery

Good views from the pass and upper drainage.

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Area/Length : 
8.1 miles