The route starts off of highway 88 and is within EDNF (El Dorado National Forest), the trail passes by Red Lake, Upper Blue Lake and Lower Blue Lake. You could also head south on 9N01 at the end of the trail (near way point B on the map below), this takes you on a road down through twin lake and over through meadow creek.
We went around memorial day and actually could not make it through the entire route due to snow, if it has been a heavy snow season I would wait until mid/late June before heading out.
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This is an easy going trail that passes by a lot of great water features and some very nice camp sites (mostly established but there is one disbursed right after forestdale creek), the trail is not difficult and most AWD/4WDs will be able to make it through without a problem (barring any issues with snow!). If you are a fisherman this area has some great fishing, but really the vast open scenery was the biggest takeaway for me (i'm trying to find some photos..but this was at least 4 years ago so i'm not sure where they have gone!).
Other peoples photos:
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/13622036
Special Note:
*You will cross over forestdale creek during your journey, but a bridge has been put in place, please use it as it lessens the impact to surroundings.
*You may pass by private property on this route, please be mindful of the land owners and do not make any unnecessary stops while on the private property.
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