Map:
Trails:
Middle Spring Ridge Trail (#4)
Middle Spring Ridge Trail splits from Squibb Creek Trail and heads steeply up the ridge, ending at the intersection with Turkey Pen Cove Trail.
Squibb Creek Trail (#23)
Squibb Creek Trail starts from FR-94/Horse Creek Road at Horse Creek Recreation Area, crossing a bridge and entering the wilderness. Turkey Pen Cove Trail and Middle Spring Ridge Trail split off in the first half mile. The trail follows Squibb Creek upstream for 2 mile ending at Squibb Creek Falls. There are numerous creek crossings but can usually be crossed dry.
Turkey Pen Cove Trail (#15)
Turkey Pen Cove Trail splits from Squibb Creek Trail and heads up the cove, ending at Middle Spring Ridge Trail to make a loop. With switchbacks, its not quite as steep Middle Spring Ridge Trail.
Points of Interest:
Squibb Creek Falls
Squibb Creek Falls is a 20-foot waterfall at the end of the trail.
Wildlife:
Oak pin (Cudoniella acicularis)
Crimson beebalm (Monarda didyma)
Blog Entries:
26-Jul-2024: Sampson Mountain Hike
External Links:
Wilderness.net website: https://wilderness.net/visit-wilderness/?ID=519
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