This trail is in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. It is a steep rugged trail that crosses the Chetco River and Carter Creek. Beginning from Slide Creek, the trail follows the Chetco River upstream to Carter Creek.
River crossings involve wading in knee deep cold water.
This section of theChetco River has some spectacular swimming holes for the hardy. Although open to horses, the river and stream crossings are very difficult. From Carter Creek the trail climbs steeply up Bailey Mountain and then down the south side to the Little Chetco River. Siskiyou National Forest Illinois Valley Ranger District 26568 Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, Or.