Platinum Creek

A short canyon near the Lewis River Horse Camp. Not a major objective, but a nice short canyon if looking for a chill rest day. If staying at the Lewis River Horse Camp, you could hike the entire canyon right from camp. The creek has pretty low water in August; you've been warned.

Drop a car at the upper Lewis River trailhead (where Quartz Creek passes underneath FR 90) and head back west. Head up FR 93 for ~2.5mi to park at the top of Platinum Creek.

Head downstream. For a low-water creek, there's a lot of very nice bedrock, some of which is deep red in color. Some of the best creek-walking ever. Below the amphitheater, the going isn't quite as easy, but there's still some nice bedrock sections. When you see a defunct bridge DCL, the end is near. Bail out on the Lewis River Trail just before Quartz Creek.

Follow the Quartz Creek Trail about 0.75mi south to the lower parking area on FR 90. There's some nice old growth on the hike out.