Salt Creek
Trailheads Lynch Creek Trailhead Drive there · North Salt Creek Trailhead Drive there
Lynch Creek Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Lynch Creek Trailhead provides access to Buffalo Peaks Wilderness via the Rough and Tumbling Trail #617 . Hikers may also enjoy walking the Salt Creek Trail #618 which skirts the wilderness area boundary also making some sections acceptable for mountain bikers.
Although the wilderness is open to foot traffic year-round, be aware that Forest Roads 432, 431, 433, 435 and 436 are seasonally closed for elk calving from Jan. 1 - June 15.
Restrictions <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/psicc/?cid=STELPRD3795315">Wilderness regulations apply</a> within Buffalo Peaks Wilderness.
Accessibility <p>While this area is open to foot traffic year-round, the access roads are closed from January 1st - June 15th each year for elk calving.</p>
North Salt Creek Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
North Salt Creek Trailhead provides access to Buffalo Peaks Wilderness on Salt Creek Trail after skirting the southwestern boundary. Going northeast on Salt Creek Trail also skirts the outside boundary of the wilderness area, so mountain biking is authorized here.
Although the wilderness is open to foot traffic year-round, be aware that Forest Roads 432, 431, 433, 435 and 436 are seasonally closed for elk calving from January 1 - June 15.
Restrictions <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/psicc/?cid=STELPRD3795315"> Wilderness regulations apply</a> within Buffalo Peaks Wilderness.
Accessibility <p>While this area is open to non-motorized traffic year-round, the access roads are closed from January 1st - June 15th each year for elk calving. Access may be limited even earlier in the winter due to snow and drifting.</p>