Discovered this place in the winter accidentally by skiing (about 10-12 km) from upper portion of the Teacup Snow Park a couple of miles west by highway. Comparing to Teacup, which is focused more on a cross-country skiing experience on groomed trails, Pocket creek offers a less restricted use. You can bring your little kids, sleds and your dog here as well.
The thick forest around the trails provides enough privacy and room to enjoy both equipment free snow walks and ski or snowshoeing experience. From the parking lot, the trail will be gradually ascending for a few miles, ensuring a very nice descent on the way back (ski).
I am thinking, the forest is perfect for a winter wild camping, if you like that kind of a challenge.
If you have two cars or some other ride share set up, you could start at Teacup and ski all the way down to Pocket creek - really nice and beautiful trail. Please, keep in mind that cellphone connectivity (any carrier) stops halfway from Teacup. There is very little spotty connectivity on ATT at the parking lot, so prepare in advance for communication and emergencies or carry long range walkie-talkie. Upper ranges of Pocket creek trails do not get much traffic.