A moderate hike of 5 miles and a gradual 1500′ elevation gain leaves from this trailhead. It follows a mining road to a small pond high in a beautiful mountain valley. This trail is also great for accessing the top of Baldy Ridge, another 1000′ above. At mile 26 Willow Fishhook Rd, take a road with “no trespassing” signs down to Willow Creek and park near the bridge. Don’t worry, it is legal public access but stay way from mining equipment and operations. Cross the bridge and take a now bermed mining road on the right side that leads up the hill. You will know you are on the correct trail if you see water flowing down it near the start. - From https://www.waco-ak.org/committees/trails/