Country Club Trail is a 3.5 mile long loop through Ponderosa pines, juniper and oak, rated as easy to moderate. Traffic is moderate and mostly passes through from late spring to early fall. The trail is pretty close to Pinetop-Lakeside. There are connecting trails along the way between Country Club and the Springs Trail and between Country Club and Los Burros Trail. There is also a half-mile spur trail to the top of Pat Mullen Mountain that offers some great views of the surrounding countryside.

Elevation: 7,190' to 7,612'

Access: From Lakeside Ranger Station head south toward McNary on State Road 260. At Bucksprings Road turn left and go 0.6 miles. At the road to Sky Hi Retreat (Forest Road 182), turn left and go another 2 miles. After passing the Springs trailhead on the left, FR 182 will veer to the left while Forest Road 185 will continue straight ahead. Go straight ahead (past the entrance to Sierra Springs Ranch) for about 100 yards to Country Club Trailhead on the right.

USGS Maps: Sponseller, Lakeside