About this place

Kirks Fork trailhead serves as the starting point for Kirks Fork Trail #830 (a National Recreation Trail leading to Anderson Butte), and provides a toilet, stock loading ramp, fire ring and parking space for one camper vehicle and several horse trailers. From Hwy. 14 in Elk City, turn north on American River Road in the center of town. Go past the school and the Elk City Ranger Station on the right. Continue on American River Road to the bridge that crosses American River. After crossing the bridge, turn right and continue to the trailhead, which is approximately 4 miles northeast of Elk City.