The trailhead is at a small turnaround parking that can be reached at the end of Forest Rd 419 quite easily when dry, though it can get muddy after rain or snowfall in winter. Y-Bar is a somewhat steep trail climbing southwest toward Mazatzal Peak. Barnhardt trail is more gradual and continues for miles into the backcountry. It it possible to make a loop by connecting the two trails around Mazatzal Peak. Both become rough and involve some walk-a-bike.