wildernet

San Carlos Ranger District

Quick Facts

Shortcut Trail

Beginning Elevation:	9,600 Feet (2992.5 Meters)
Difficulty:	Easy
Elevation Gain:	800 Feet (249.4 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	10,400 Feet (3241.9 Meters)
Length, One-way:	1.5 Miles (2.5 Kilometers)
Trail Number:	1300a

General Description

This trail links with Indian Creek and Dodgeton Trails and can make a nice loop. The Dodgeton Trail connects after 3.5 miles. After hiking on Indian Creek Trail for 3 miles you will see Shortcut Trail heading east.

Directions from Dodgeton Trail: Follow this trail for 3.5 miles to the trailhead.

Directions from Indian Creek Trail: Follow this trail for 3 miles to the trailhead.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Accessible: Mid-May through October (NOTE: Weather dependent) .

Current Conditions & Trip Reports

Add your own trip Report! Newly re-released feature. One of the most popular features on Wildernet, trip reports allow you to share your experiences with others. This is an invaluable resource for determining what to expect on your outdoor adventure, so please participate! To prevent spamming, you must be a registered user of Wildernet in order to submit a trip report

No trip reports filed to date. Please be the first one to do so!

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Camping	Blue Lake and Bear Lake Campgrounds	No
	Hiking & Walking	Shortcut Trail	Yes
	Hunting	In season	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Stay on Dodgeton and Indian Creek Trails	No
	ATV Riding	Stay on Dodgeton and Indian Creek Trails	No
	Motorcycle Riding	Stay on Dodgeton and Indian Creek Trails	No

Related Activities

Baker Trail - Baker Trail is accessed via Dodgeton or Indian Creek Trails, making a loop trip possible.

Dodgeton Trail - This trail starts at Spring Creek Trailhead, where there is parking, a new toilet and picnicking facilities. It is designated as a multiple use trail.

Indian Creek Trail - The trail starts at the north end of Bear Lake; connects with Baker and Dodgeton Trails, goes over Raspberry Mountain and ends at Indian Creek Road (County Road 421).

Indian Trailhead - The trail starts at the north end of Bear Lake; connects with Baker and Dodgeton Trails, goes over Raspberry Mountain and ends at Indian Creek Road (County Road 421).