Road is good until you are almost to the lake. A sort of filled in washout caused me to pause and reconsider continuing (2008 Subaru Forester) Big rocks and low dip. Guess I was overly cautious as 2 wheel drive sedan was at the lake when I got there.
End of the road/trailhead has no facilities. Old mine, leftover equipment and a pile of tailing is at the end of the road. Trail starts right behind the Lake Elizabeth sign post. After several days of rain the trail was wet, muddy in spots and under water in others. Two low bridge crossings are in need of replacement with sagging, loose and broken boards. Also in spots the trail is covered by bush. At some underwater locations, unsecured limbs have been placed on the trail. At more than one point trail is under running water and higher route through brush is being used.
IF trail repairs are made, the .7 mile flat loop that starts right by the road, could be a nice hike with small children.
This could be a senior or scout troop project as it provides many elements for trail building in a short distance. Add a simple shelter for winter snowshoeing, a picnic table, historical information posting about the mine and a little paint over the graffiti for a complete project.
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