Heading South From Surprise Creek Trail
An intersection along the PCT, shortly after intersecting the end of Surprise Creek Trail #1060, located in Washington State.
Heading straight (south) follows an old trail, leading up a steep, rocky gully to Surprise Gap and Surprise Mountain, and can be considered a shortcut to Deception Lakes from this location.
Heading right (west) continues following the PCT, leading up rocky switchbacks to Pieper Pass, Spark Plug Mountain, and Surprise Mountain.