Blue River Ranger District
From Blue River proceed 3.5 miles east on Hwy. 126, turn right unto
USFS Rd. #19 (Aufderheide National Scenic Byway). Continue on for 3 miles
to Cougar Dam. At the dam turn left onto USFS Rd. #1993. Drive 10 miles
to the junction of USFS Rd. #1993 and USFS Rd. #555. The Lowder Mt./Walker
Creek trailhead is on the right.
This is a good trail with a steep grade and many switchbacks, brushy
in places if you start at Cougar Reservoir.
The trail passes through numerous meadows and accesses Tipsoo Butte,
the site of an old lookout. Starting at 4,640 feet, the trail ends at an
elevation of 1,600 feet.
Length: 10.75 miles (17.3 km)
Use: Light
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult