Enloe Creek Trail

This is a 5.4-mile one-way backcountry route from Straight Fork Road to Hughes Ridge: about 1.8 miles on Hyatt Ridge Trail to the Enloe Creek junction, then 3.6 miles on Enloe Creek Trail. The approach climbs; the named trail drops into a creek gorge, crosses Raven Fork and Enloe Creek, then climbs back toward the ridge. Allow about 5½ hours for the one-way walk. It does not loop, so plan a pickup or a continuation through the trail network; retracing the full route makes it about 10.8 miles.

After the Hyatt Ridge junction, Enloe Creek Trail descends toward Raven Fork. A rock outcrop appears about half a mile into the named trail, with cascades before the route reaches the large stream around mile one. The path does not stay beside Raven Fork the whole way, so expect the water to disappear and return between bends.

A steel footbridge crosses Raven Fork beside backcountry campsite 47. The span above the rocky water is the route’s defining view; from the creek bank, a low angle keeps both bridge and cascades in frame. Beyond the campsite, more cascades lead to a narrow footlog over Enloe Creek around mile two. Take care on the log and expect muddy footing in places.

The trail climbs after Enloe Creek. A view toward Katalsta Ridge opens around mile 2.5; switchbacks precede an open forest near mile 3.4. The named segment ends at the Hughes Ridge Trail junction around mile 3.6.

Straight Fork Road is the starting access, with the 1.8-mile Hyatt Ridge approach before the named trail begins. The route ends at a backcountry junction, not a road; decide whether you will continue onto connecting trails, arrange a pickup, or retrace the full route. Dogs are prohibited on this trail; the park permits pets on only two other trails.