By the end of the Ptarmigan Traverse you're ready for some easy, level trail. The Bachelor Creek trail ends at its junction with the Downey Creek trail - 6+ miles (10km), mostly level and maintained for hikers and horses. In 1991 winter storms had left many large trees blocking the trail, and the road below was washed out 7 miles below the trailhead. Check with Mount Baker National Forest for road & trail conditions.