Fires did a number on the trail

Hiked this trail from the trailhead on 7020-028 – The beginning of the trail is intermittently brushy but not bad. When you enter the burned areas, there are significant areas of downed trees and lots of fireweed. Portions of the tread are difficult to follow due to all the weeds and brush and in some cases the tread has disappeared completely. It is not recommended to hike this trail if you are not comfortable doing off trail travel. A downloaded route is highly recommended to help follow the trail.

Going east up to Whetstone mountain it is difficult travel. Going west it is better, with intermittent burned areas. Amazingly enough there is a brand new sign at the junction of the trail out to 7020 with the trail that goes east/west. There is also a brand new sign at the junction with the trail that goes down to Battle Ax Creek.