The trail ends on private properly on it's eastern section. A five mile trail that joins the Caldwell Mesa trail 6 miles north of the Stony Creek Campground. The trail travels east beyond Balm of Gilead Campground and ends on private property one mile past the camp. This trail may be reached from the High Mountain or Stony Creek locations. Follow Arroyo Seco Road east to the locked gate.
Parking is available near the gate.
Park here and follow the trail and road to Stony Creek Campground. Please stay on the trail and road until you reach Stony Creek Campground and the wilderness boundary, as you will be crossing private property. This trail can also be reached from High Mountain Road. Follow Lopez Drive from Arroyo Grande to High Mountain Road. Travel 8miles on High Mountain Road until you reach the Trout Creek trailhead.