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The hike to Hoegees follows Winter Creek up a lush canyon. The directions are fairly straightforward:
From Chantry Flats, descend the paved trail to Roberts Camp. After crossing the bridge at the bottom of the pavement, turn left on Lower Winter Creek Trail. Make your way along the creek past a few wilderness homes and concrete dams. There is a small cave off the side of the trail which appears to be from an abandoned mine. The forest is delightful. The trail is narrower than the one to Sturtevant Falls, but not much steeper. It is also less crowded.
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From 1907 to 1953 (when it burned down) Hoegees Camp served as a resort for hikers. Today Hoegees Camp offers vaulted toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. The fourteen campsites are first-come first-serve.
The hike to Hoegees camp is 4.25 miles round-trip. Follow these directions to the trailhead at Chantry Flats. To venture further from Hoegees camp, continue on to Mt. Zion.
Winter Creek
A home along the trail
A fine picnic table inside an old foundation at Hoegees Camp
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