The trail system consists of approximately 17 miles of interconnected trails on public and private lands on the ridges just west of Howard Prairie and Hyatt Reservoirs. The trail system provides views of the Rogue Valley and Siskiyou Mountains to the west, and the Cascade Mountains and Dead Indian Plateau to the east. All trails share the same route for the first 1.25 miles from the parking area. Trails are marked with the traditional blue diamonds and signs show trail names, length, and difficulty levels.
All trails return to the parking area by the same route.
One additional loop trail which does not originate from the Dead Indian parking area is located just south of Camper's Cove Resort on Hyatt Prairie Road on the west shore of Hyatt Lake. The trail is a 2.5 mile loop and is rated most difficult due to steep terrain. Dogs are not allowed on the Buck Prairie Trail system but dog owners can use the parking area at the summit and ski on the Shale City road system which is located across the highway approximately 100 yards east. Snow Park Permits are required at the Dead Indian Summit parking area, but not at Camper's Cove. Turn east onto Highway 66 and travel for approximately .5 miles to the Dead Indian Memorial Highway.