Rock Creek, Section 1 Access is the highest elevation entry point to the Lower Rock Creek Trail system near Tom's Place, located about 30 miles south of Mammoth on Highway 395.

This access point offers an all-downhill route that parallels Lower Rock Creek through forested sections, making it popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders.

The area sits at approximately 6,880 feet elevation and is relatively snow-free most of the year, providing extended recreational access.