Woods Creek Trail

Overview

This trail parallels Woods Creek from its confluence with the South Fork Kings River to the John Muir Trail (JMT: Segment 6 - Bishop Pass at LeConte Canyon to Kearsage Pass Trail). Most of the hike is a steady ascent on the southern flank of Window Peak and Castle Domes. You can frequently hear and see Woods Creek, but it's typically not accessible from the trail. <br><br>The views back west towards Goat Mountain are as stunning as the views east up ahead to Castle Domes and Acrodectes Peak. The only flat section on this trail is at about 3.6 miles when you reach Castle Domes Meadow, a lush green spot that invites to a break. <br><br>The bridge across the South Fork Kings River washed out during the winter of 2016/17. Construction of a replacement bridge is not scheduled before 2020.

Trail Stats

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Where the bridge used to be to cross Wood Creek at Upper Paradise. Not hard to cross at all in early Sep. This is taken from the east side of the creek.

Where the bridge used to be to cross Wood Creek at Upper Paradise. Not hard to cross at all in early Sep. This is taken from the east side of the creek.

Castle Domes Meadow

Castle Domes Meadow

View east following Woods Creek up to the John Muir Trail

View east following Woods Creek up to the John Muir Trail

Looking back into Woods Creek Canyon

Looking back into Woods Creek Canyon

Turn around every now and then as you are ascending next to Woods Creek, the views are worth it.

Turn around every now and then as you are ascending next to Woods Creek, the views are worth it.

Enjoy great views of the Castle Domes from the Woods Creek Trail.

Enjoy great views of the Castle Domes from the Woods Creek Trail.

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