Brawley Pond Trailhead

Area Status: Open

This is a small trailhead and a single panel kiosk. This trailhead is very lightly used.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Day Use, 6 am to 10pm; vehicles can be left overnight
Area Amenities:	Parking
Fees:	There are no fees
Open Season:	January - December
Restrictions:	No overnight camping in the trailhead areas at any time of year. Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the day use area No trash containers; please pack out all your trash. Fireworks are prohibited. Horses may not be tied directly to trees.
Closest Towns:	Van Buren
Water:	None
Restroom:	None
Operated By:	USDA Forest Service
Information Center:	Eleven Point Ranger District Email \| Phone and Address

General Information

Directions:

From Van Buren

Take US 60 west for 10 miles
Turn left to go south on Highway J and drive about 10 miles south and turn right on Highway K.
Take Highway K for 2.8 miles
Turn right onto County Road 158 for .3 miles
Turn left onto County Road 160 for .2 miles.
At the 90 degree turn right to stay on County Road 160 for 1/10 of a mile
Turn left onto County Road 163 for .4 miles and the trailhead will be on the right

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Day Hiking

Whites Creek Trail

The Whites Creek Trail is a 18.6 mile trail within the Irish Wilderness. Trails within the wilderness are not signed or marked, except at junctions. This trail can be moderately challenging and advanced hikers will enjoy hiking this trail through the wilderness. Whites Creek Trail is also a popular destination for equestrian use.

Backpacking

Whites Creek Trail

The Whites Creek Trail is a 18.6 mile trail within the Irish Wilderness. Trails within the wilderness are not signed or marked, except at junctions. This trail can be moderately challenging and advanced hikers will enjoy hiking this trail through the wilderness. Whites Creek Trail is also a popular destination for equestrian use.

Horse Riding

Whites Creek Trail

The Whites Creek Trail is a 18.6 mile trail within the Irish Wilderness. Trails within the wilderness are not signed or marked, except at junctions. This trail can be moderately challenging and advanced hikers will enjoy hiking this trail through the wilderness. Whites Creek Trail is also a popular destination for equestrian use.

Viewing Scenery

The 16,277-acre Irish Wilderness is a dense forest of oaks and hickory that was designated in 1984. Here you'll find sinkholes, disappearing streams that reappear downstream, and Whites Creek Cave, (please note that Whites Creek Cave is closed to the public).

Located within the wilderness are Fiddler and Bliss Springs, off the Whites Creek Trail. There are short spur trails that lead to each of them.

The area is generally rolling hills with steeper bluffs located near the Eleven Point Wild and Scenic River.