Joe Hotter's Cow Paths is an easy trail which meanders through the woods on a maze of old roads, ski trails, cow paths, and game trails. It's mostly unmarked but mostly gentle. This trail takes you through Mill Creek, aspen, spruce, some old growth ponderosa, and maybe even a herd of Joe Hotter's cows. There's a very nice overlook of Purgatory Flats at the south end of the maze.


Location: Drive north on 550 past Cascade Village and turn right up "The Old Lime Creek Road" just past the big curve. Drive a 1/2 mile until you come to the "Narrow Road" sign in the meadow. Park anywhere in the meadow. Turn right and follow this meadow road into the woods.