Past the gate, the trail follows an old roadbed through brush and quickly opens up to views of Rabbit Creek Valley. The road then peters out and a narrower trail leads to Rabbit Lake.
Access: McHugh Creek Trailhead (McHugh Lake Trail); Rabbit Creek Trailhead (Rabbit Lake Trail)
Allowable Uses: Hiking. Biking allowed on Rabbit Lake Trail. No biking allowed on McHugh Creek Trail.
Distance: (to Rabbit Lake) 6.4 miles via McHugh Lake Trail; 4.4 miles via Rabbit Lake Trail, or a 10.8 mile traverse. Elevation Gain: 2900 feet via McHugh Lake Trail; 1200 feet via Rabbit Lake Trail
Difficulty: Both are moderate
