Continue for approximately one and four-tenths mile to the bridge crossing Salmon Creek and turn left. Continue for about three-tenths mile and turn right onto Packer Lake Road. Continue one-tenth mile. The hike begins here.
Ample parking is available.
From the trailhead follow the rough gravel road. In one-quarter mile the gravel road forks. Follow the right fork. This is the Tamarack Connection Trail. Tamarack Lake will be on your left.