Trailhead Number: J8

Wilderness Served: John Muir Wilderness

Quota: 20

Useage: Heavy

How to get a permit:

Also know as: Rock Creek or Mosquito Flat

Common first night destination: Ruby Lake

Regulations and useful info: Access at Mosquito Flats. Trail leaves Little Laks Valley Trail 1/2 mile out. Wood fires prohibited above 10,000 ft. No Grazing of livestock in Poineer Basin.

Other common destinations: Pioneer and Hopkins basins, 4th recess

Directions to trailhead: West on Rock Creek Canyon road from 395 at Tom's Place to the end of the road at mosquioto flat.

Access: Paved

Road number:

Stock turnaround: Yes

Stock facilities: Rock Creek PO

Toilet facilities: Yes

Day use parking: Paved

Overnight parking: Paved with overflow available

Picnic facilities: Yes

Food storage lockers: Yes

Nearest campground: Rock Creek Lake

Potable water: No