Back Creek Gorge (Forest Trail #516)

Back Creek Trail travels along Back Creek, which is a stocked trout stream with several deep pools that are inviting for fishing and swimming. The 1.3-mile trail is an easy trail with less than 50 feet of climbing.

Trail Open To:

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Trail Length: 1.31 miles
Blazes: Blue
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Connecting Trails: None
Elevation: 1755 feet to 1800 feet
Trail Access Points: LAT 38.07 LONG -79.88
Trail Etiquette: Share the trail: horses have priority, hikers should yield to horses, and bicyclists should yield to hikers and horses. Hikers should yield to uphill traffic.
Trail Map: It is recommended that all trail users always carry a reliable map. This trail is shown on the Interactive Visitor Map and the National Geographic/Trails Illustrated Map #788. Maps may be purchased at some local District Ranger Stations, at outdoor retail locations or by visiting the National Geographic’s Trails Illustrated website.

Open year round

Drinking water is not provided. All water taken from natural sources should be purified before use.

When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the Forest Rules for Visitors and Forest Supervisor’s Orders.
Motorized use, including e-bikes, is prohibited. Trails are open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

All visitors should follow Tread Lightly and Leave No Trace guidelines.

Getting There

Directions

From Warm Springs: Take Highway 39 west for 9.9 miles. Make a left into the Blowing Springs campground and park at the Trailhead parking lot past campsite # 17. The trail begins through the closed gate and follows the stream south, ending on the private land boundary.