Elk Lake Trail - No. 805

Left Fork toCedar Creek (from the –012 spur): Followthe trail for a short distance to a junction, go leftand the trail leads to the south shore of ElkLake, through old growth forest to Cedar Creek,where the trail pops up to FS Rd. No. 2401. Thereare several campsites along the lake in this area.

Small parking area and toilet attrailhead. The trailhead is located at the bottomof a fairly steep spur road –012 off of FS Road No. 2401. Note: Instead of driving the steep spurroad, you can park on the side of the road andwalk to the trailhead

This trail has both old and secondgrowth forests and views of Jefferson CreekDrainage area.

Day hiking, fishing, wildlifeobservation, bird watching, and camping.

FS Road #24 (Jorsted CreekRd.) is closed 1 mile west of US Highway 101due to a washout. Travel Highway 101 to FSRoad #25 (Hamma Hamma Recreation Area) 14miles north of Hoodsport. Turn west on FSRoad #25 and drive 6.5miles to the junction of FS Rd. #2480. Then turn left and travel 3 milesto the FS Rd. #2401 and turn right on FS #2401,then go 2.5 miles to FS Rd. #2401-012. SeeNote under “Facilities.”