Access Report: Updated at least every Wednesday evening

Goldmyer is a remote, back-country wilderness preserve with no cell or internet service.
You are responsible for your own safety.

Access Report May 15th, 2026:
AWD or 4WD VEHICLES WITH AT LEAST 9 - 10 INCHES OF GROUND CLEARANCE NEEDED TO GET TO TRAILHEAD.
  • Rocks, washouts, potholes up to 1 ft deep, and multiple 2-3 foot dips along road to trailhead. Be prepared to park further back and hike in extra if not comfortable with conditions.
  • Saw, axe, or chainsaw needed to clear fallen trees/debris from roads. Trees can fall across the roads and trail at any time - on your way in and on your way back out.
  • Cannot drive all the way to property - must hike last 5 miles. There is no shorter hike to the property.
  • Bring the Mountaineers Ten Essentials.
WEATHER FORECAST:
Weather in the area can be unpredictable and change dramatically over a few hours. Goldmyer will not refund or reschedule reservations due to undesirable weather.
Find up-to-date weather information via the following links:

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
AWD or 4WD SUVS or trucks with at least 9 - 10 inches ground clearance. Compact, passenger, sedan-type vehicles do not have enough ground clearance to get safely to trailhead. If vehicles get stuck, recovery is the visitor's responsibility. Finding a tow company to come to the remote area will be very challenging.

ROAD CONDITIONS:
The Forest Service road to the trailhead is a challenging, unpaved road with soft shoulders, drop-offs, large rocks, deep ruts and potholes, fallen trees/debris, and creek crossings. There are limited pull-offs.
Heavy rain means creek crossings can have 1 - 2 feet of swift-moving water.
Snow may require tire chains.

TRAIL CONDITIONS:

DUTCH MILLER GAP TRAIL - Recommended. Most direct route. This trail is located past the metal gate in the Dingford Creek trailhead parking area.

  • Approx. 200 ft elevation and 5 miles each way (10 miles roundtrip).
  • Plan to hike 2-3 hours each way.
  • Expect: rocks, ruts, potholes.
  • Open to mountain bikes year round.
Not recommended - Middle Fork Trail. This trail puts you parallel to our property on the opposite side of the Burnt Boot Creek - this creek is often confused for a river. There is no bridge across.
  • Middle Fork Trail may have frequent obstacles/debris.
  • Burnt Boot Creek can be dangerous to cross due to high, swift-moving water.
  • Open to mountain bikes June - October on odd-number days only.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Access to Goldmyer is limited to 20 people PER DAY not at a time. If calendar reads FULL - we are booked to capacity and have no more available spaces. We do not operate a waitlist for cancellations.

Openings:
Only way to guarantee access is to have a reservation. Reservations must be made at least 2 business days prior to visit date. Openings with less than 2 business days notice - open to walk-ins only. Real-time calendar updates not possible with less than 2 business days/over the weekend.

Walk-ins:
Walk-ins have no guarantee of entry and are first come, first served for openings. Remaining openings could be taken by the time you arrive. Walk-ins have best chance of entry if arrive when property opens at 9:00am. Walk-ins pay on-site Caretakers in exact cash.

Camping:
Camping is for the day of your arrival (not the night before). Pending availability, camping can be added to a reservation for an additional fee.

Wildlife:
The Middle Fork Valley is home to a variety of wildlife including Bears and Mountain Lions. Visitors should educate themselves.