Forsee Creek Trail 1E06

Three-quarters to one mile up the trail is the cutoff for John's Meadow (heading to the west). John's Meadow (and camp) is located at 7,200' and 2.7 miles from the trailhead. Plenty of water is available here year-round.

Four miles from the trailhead (6,400') is Jackstraw Camp. Jackstraw Camp (9,200') is located .2 miles to the right (west) of the trail and is supplied by a small and intermittent water source. One and nine-tenths miles beyond Jackstraw is Trail Fork Springs Camp (10,400'). Water is located about 100 yards southwest of the camp at the Spring.

To the east along the Peak Divide Trail lie two additional camps. The first, Anderson Flat (no water-10,500'), is .4 miles up the trail. The second is Shields Flat (no water-10,400') 1.8 miles east of Anderson Flat, 2.3 miles east of Trail Fork, and only 1.2 miles west of High Meadow Spring (10,300') which is the preferred water source. This trail is mostly shaded up to Jackstraw Springs Camp, and offers outstanding sunset views west from Trail Fork Springs Camp.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	A portion of the trail was burned over in the 2020 El Dorado Fire. Potential hazards include falling trees and limbs, loose rocks and ash pits. Portions of the trail may be damaged or blocked with debris. John's Meadow is currently unavailable for overnight camping due to damage from the fire.
Permit Info:	Wilderness Permit Required
Restrictions:	Group size limited to 12 people and 8 pack/riding animals per group. No campfires allowed.  Portable gas stoves are allowed. Camp on a durable surface at least 100 feet away from trails and water sources (overnight permit required). Pack out what you pack in and Leave no Trace!
Closest Towns:	Angelus Oaks
Information Center:	Mill Creek Visitor Center 34701 Mill Creek Road Mentone, CA 92359 1-909-382-2882 Thursday thru Monday. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)