Jul 23, 2018 Quartz Creek Trail Trail Report

Trail is clear and well trafficked by hikers up until crossing Snagtooth Creek, which is just before the junction with Quartz Creek Butte Trail #5B. From here the trail becomes increasingly steep and overgrown with many blow-down. Expect slow going and many hike-a-bike sections from Snagtooth Creek until reaching the trail's terminus at Boundary Trail #1 (I averaged less than 3mph on this section of the climb). If you are looking for a fast, rough, and rowdy descent, I highly recommend descending Summit Prairie Trail #2 which is a motorized trail and is currently clear of blow-down and brushed. It's a chill 4mi downhill road ride on FR90 from the bottom of Summit Prairie back to the Quartz Creek trail head.