This trail begins at the Hill Creek Trailhead, along the South Fork of the White River. Starting up the Peltier Lake Trail, you are on an oak brush covered hillside that gradually changes to aspen as you climb the winding trail, 3 1/2 miles to Peltier Lake. Leaving Peltier Lake, you follow the contour three miles to Bailey Lake through aspen stands, sagebrush, and grass covered slopes. The Oyster Lake Trail junction is 6 1/2 miles from the trailhead, near Bailey Lake.

Directions: From Meeker, Peltier Lake Trail is located 21 miles east of Meeker. Take State Highway 13 east out of Meeker for one mile; turn right on County Road 8 for 18 miles to the South Fork Road (County Road 10). Turn right for two miles, then jog left 1/4 mile, then right for 8 miles to the Peltier Lake Trail. Parking is available 100 yards up the road past the cattle guard.

Elevation: 7,500 feet

Ending Elevation: 9,000 feet

Elevation Gain: 1,500 feet

Distance: 6.5 miles

Usage: Light

Difficulty: Moderate

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